Jamie Smith Sets England Wicketkeeper Test Record

Jamie Smith scored an unbeaten 184 on Day 3 of the second Test against India at Edgbaston, setting a new record for the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper, surpassing Alec Stewart's 173. Smith and Harry Brook, who contributed 158, shared a 303-run partnership for the sixth wicket, England's highest ever at home for that wicket. Smith's 80-ball century was the joint third-fastest by an Englishman in Tests, highlighting England's aggressive 'Bazball' approach. England recovered from 84/5 to post 407, but India still held a commanding 180-run lead after their first-innings total of 587, with Mohammed Siraj taking six wickets. The partnership helped England avoid the follow-on and demonstrated the team's resilience and attacking mindset. With two days left, India remains in control, but Smith and Brook's exploits have kept England competitive.