Pakistan, July 5 -- England's young wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has etched his name into the history books with a remarkable unbeaten 184-run innings against India during the second Test of the five-match series being played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Facing a massive Indian total of 587 runs in the first innings, England were under immense pressure. But on Day 3, 24-year-old Smith rose to the occasion, scoring a fearless and classy hundred off just 80 balls - an exceptional feat in Test cricket, particularly under pressure.

Smith's performance was not just a personal milestone - it was historic. He became the highest-scoring wicketkeeper-batter for England in Test history, surpassing the long-standing record of 173 runs set by Alec ...