Sports News- Those wicketkeepers of the cricket world, in front of whom the batsmen were afraid to steal runs, know about them
KalamTimes November 09, 2024 01:39 AM

By Jitendra Jangid- Friends, new records are made and broken every day in the world of cricket, many players come and go, but only a few players are able to make their name shine in the cricket world, in such a situation, if we talk about the wicketkeeper of the cricket team, then he is a silent hero, who plays an important role behind the stumps. His ability to make quick decisions, take quick catches and stumping with accuracy is important for the success of the team. Today, through this article, we will tell you about such wicketkeepers in cricket history in front of whom the batsmen are afraid to steal runs, let's know about them

Mark Boucher (South Africa)

South Africa's Mark Boucher, with a career from 1997 to 2012, Boucher's exceptional alertness and consistency behind the stumps made him a dangerous wicketkeeper. He played 467 international matches and took 998 catches, as well as 46 stumpings. He still holds the record for taking the most catches in international cricket.

Adam Gilchrist (Australia)

Second on the list is legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist. Known for his explosive batting and sharp wicketkeeping, Gilchrist revolutionised the role of wicketkeeper-batsman. He played 396 matches between 1996 and 2008, taking 905 catches and 92 stumpings.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (India)

India's most successful captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni is third on this list. With his calm temperament and quick reflexes, Dhoni always remained a threat to the opposition batsmen. He played 538 international matches from 2004 to 2019, taking 829 catches and making 195 stumpings.

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

Kumar Sangakkara, one of Sri Lanka's greatest cricket icons, is in fourth place. A brilliant batsman and a highly skilled wicketkeeper, Sangakkara took 678 catches in his career. He played 594 international matches from 2000 to 2015, in which he also made 139 stumpings.

Ian Healy (Australia)

Ian Healy, one of Australia's most respected wicketkeepers, completes the top five. He played 287 international matches between 1988 and 1999, during which he made 628 catches and 68 stumpings.

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