Steve Smith breaks Test fielding record as Australia dominate South Africa
Smith moves to 223 career catches, a record for fielders, as Australia bowl out South Africa for 284 in reply to 390.
Al Jazeera English reports: Smith moves to 223 career catches, a record for fielders, as Australia bowl out South Africa for 284 in reply to 390.
This sports story centres on South Africa. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Australia and Steve Smith.
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