5 Indian fielders with most catches in international cricket

Indian players have always been known in history for holding batting records. However, they have done well in the other departments, too, and picked up some bowling and fielding records as well. One of them includes that of the most catches in Test cricket with Rahul Dravid having claimed 209.

The legendary batsman is also among the top five fielders in terms of catches taken across all formats of the game. A number of former and current Indian cricketers, other than Dravid, have also managed to snap up quite a few catches in international cricket.

Let's take a look at the 5 most prolific catchers (not wicket-keepers) for India in the game:

5. VVS Laxman - 174

VVS Laxman had a reliable pair of hands in the slips

The ever-reliable great Indian batsman, VVS Laxman, was also one of the safest fielders in the team. Laxman possessed a knack for picking up catches and loved fielding in positions closer to the batsmen. Not only was he among India's best slip fielders, he also did a great job at silly point and forward short leg.

Including both Tests and ODI, VVS Laxman managed to record a tally of 174 catches in his career. Out of these, 135 came for the stylish Hyderabadi batsman in Test cricket whereas the rest of them were taken in ODIs. Laxman is just behind Rahul Dravid in the list of players who have most catches for India in Tests.