By Admin 
While batsmen and bowlers grab the headlines in Test cricket, the contribution of fielding also plays an important role in changing the course of the match. There have been many players in the history of cricket who not only did wonders with the bat, but also showed their team the path to victory by taking catches. The special thing is that Indian players are also included in the top of this list. Let us know the top 5 fielders who have the record of taking most catches in a series.
Jack Gregory (Australia) – The Ashes 1920/21
Australia’s Jack Gregory performed brilliantly in the 1920/21 Ashes series. He took a total of 15 catches in the 5-match series. His lightning speed in the slips and ability to read the ball became an example for the whole world. Even today his record remains at the top.
KL Rahul (India) – Pataudi Trophy 2018
India’s star batsman KL Rahul also has an excellent fielding record in his name. During the Pataudi Trophy against England in 2018, Rahul took 14 catches in just 5 Test matches. The special thing was that he took most of the catches in the slip cordon and gave continuous breakthroughs to the Indian team. This performance has included him among the best fielders of the modern era.
Greg Chappell (Australia) – The Ashes 1974/75
Australian legend Greg Chappell was the best fielder of his era. In the Ashes 1974/75, he showed the batsmen the way to the pavilion by taking 14 catches in 6 Test matches. His positioning and accurate guessing ability made him the king of slip catches.
Brian Lara – India vs West Indies 2006
Brian Lara has been famous for his batting, but he also made excellent figures in fielding. In the 2006 series against India, Lara took 13 catches in 7 innings. This was his best performance as a fielder and proved to be a big bonus for the West Indies fielding unit.
Rahul Dravid (India) – India vs West Indies 2004-05
Rahul, known as ‘The Wall’, is known not only for batting but also for his safe slip fielding. Rahul Dravid showed the wonders of his classic style by taking 13 catches in 4 tests. His calm nature and ability to concentrate troubled many batsmen.