{
  "id": 1042935,
  "title": "Steve Smith creates history, equals Joe Root's world record in 124 Tests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/steve-smith-creates-history-equals-joe-roots-world-record-in-124-tests",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T11:26:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/steve-smith-creates-history-in-darwin-equals-joe-roots-world-record-in-124-tests/articleshow/133260800.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a thrilling display of skill, Steve Smith has matched Joe Root's remarkable world record for non-wicketkeeper Test catches, reaching 218 during the first Test against Bangladesh. Smith's achievement, accomplished with three catches at second slip, showcases his talent as he reaches this landmark in far fewer matches than Root. This puts Smith at the pinnacle of the all-time catching…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Rishabh Pant on brink of history, eyes record no Indian batter has achieved in Tests",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/rishabh-pant-on-brink-of-history-eyes-record-no-indian-batter-has",
        "published": "2026-08-15T08:28:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}