Galle, Feb. 9 -- Steve Smith etched his name into the history book in the spectrum of fielding, by becoming the player to take the most Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper for Australia in Tests.

The two-match Test series was redemption for Smith. After suffering a 3-0 series loss as a captain in Australia's previous tour, Smith inspired the Baggy Greens to their first series win in 14 years in Sri Lanka.

In the second Test in Galle on Sunday, Australian spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon complemented fine centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey as the visitors defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets.

During Australia's success in the second Test, Smith took his 200 catch in the Test format, making him the first non-wicketkeeper Au...