Jamie Smith Makes History, breaks Sarfaraz Khan’s record to become world’s first to achieve this milestone

Jamie Smith scripts history

England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith scripted history on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s against India by reaching 1,000 Test runs in the fewest balls as a wicketkeeper-batter.

Smith surpassed Sarfaraz Khan

Jamie Smith surpassed India'a Sarfaraz Khan as he reached the milestone in 1303 balls and broke the record of Sarfaraz Khan who achieved this feat in 1311 deliveries.

Smith also became the joint-fastest wicketkeeper-batter to score 1000 runs in Test

Jamie Smith also ethched his name in the history as he equalled the world record of scoring the fastest 1000 runs in Test cricket by a wicketkeeper batter. Smith along with Quinton de Kock took 21 innings to score the fastest 1000 runs.

Jamie Smith is the second highest run scorer behind Shubman Gill

Smith has been in outstanding form with the bat for England this series, emerging as the second-highest run-scorer behind Indian captain Shubman Gill. He has amassed 395 runs in the first two Tests, including a brilliant unbeaten 184.

Jamie Smith smashed half-century on Day 2 at Lord's

Jamie Smith smashed half-century on the Day 2 of third Test at Lord's. He played a very calm and composed innings after both Joe Root and Ben Stokes was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah.