Cricket is referred to as the game of gentlemen, however today, women are playing too. Although the majority of fans tend to pay attention and praise the top bowler, batter and fielder generally don’t pay much attention to the players who are behind the stumps and all their attention focused on the ball, wicket-keepers and the wicket.
Their job is among the most vital on the field, like watching and paying attention to each step of the batter, or taking wickets through stumpings or catch. Every game is important, which means that anyone, particularly the wicket-keeper, can’t afford to make a mistake. There are a variety of excellent wicket-keepers, and you’ll be enthralled by their professional accomplishments. To learn what the best 10 most successful wicket-keepers around the world read on.
The best 10 wicket-keepers of the world in Cricket
There are many talented and exemplary keepers in the world, we’ve created a list of the top ones according to their percentage of demotions.
1. Mark Boucher
The most acclaimed wicket-keeper of all time Mark Verdon Boucher is a remarkable career in cricket as the wicket-keeper of the South African cricket team, having the distinction of having the highest number of dismissals in history with more than 1,000 dismissals. Boucher has been credited with 998 dismissals over 467 matches, which includes an impressive number of 952 catch as well as 46 stumpings. The former cricketer was named director of coaching for Mumbai Indians IPL team. Mumbai Indians IPL team ahead of the 2023 season. He was appointed to replace by the ex- Sri Lankan player Mahela Jayawardene. Additionally, he said goodbye to his job in the capacity of South Africa men’s head coach after the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022.
2. Adam Gilchrist
Hands down, Australia’s Gilchrist is one of the best wicket-keeper-batsmen of all time. In his time playing cricket during the 1990s and early 2000s, he gathered an enormous and devoted fanbase of cricket fans. For those not born during that time we can say that he was among the most athletic batsmen of the time and had a record strike rate. Not only that, but his name was named the most frightening batsman in 2004 following an exclusive poll of twenty of the top 20 bowlers, who deemed him as the most terrifying person they could bowl to.
Gilchrist scores 905 dismissals (813 wickets as well as the stumping of 92) during 396 games.
3. MS Dhoni
Undoubtedly, Dhoni remains one of the most efficient wicket-keepers behind wickets. It’s not like we’re making this claim out of thin air because the title is backed with a solid proof. MS Dhoni holds the record of 829 dismissals, with 634 wickets with 195 stumpings. In reality, 195 stumpings is an incredible record no other wicket-keeper has been able to break. He is not only an excellent wicket-keeper, but he’s also one of the most beloved Indian cricketers to date. Although he struggled during the beginning in his professional career adored Captain Cool has helped to the Indian team to take home the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
4. Kumar Sangakkara
It is said that this Sri Lankan player is regarded as the best wicket-keeper during the ICC World Cup. He has a record of 54 dismissals in only 36 games over the course of four World Cups. He was renowned for his an equanimity and discipline on the field. Additionally, in addition to being a superb wicket-keeper Sangakkara is second in run scoring across all forms of cricket. He is the holder of a record for 594 matches and 28016 runs which is just behind “Master Blaster” Sachin Tendulkar.
In addition, the cricketer was President of Marylebone Cricket Club in 2019 as the first international cricketer to be appointed the post. He was also included in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in June 2021. He’s the only Sri Lankan player to be inducted following Muttiah Muralitharan.
5. Ian Healy
Ian Andrew Healy played a important role in the wins in Australia’s Australian cricket team through his meticulous wicket-keeping. He was a legend behind the stump and enjoyed an immense amount of respect and popularity from cricketers and fans alike, even beyond his time of retirement. He also holds the record for total dismissals in only 392 international innings with 366 catch and 29 stumpings in Test matches, and 194 stumpings and 39 catches during ODI matches. His talents would have made him first on this list. However the T20 format was not introduced in his time.
6. Quinton de Kock
At the date of this article’s writing, Quinton de Kock has had 550 dismissals from 289 games. Former South African captain is undoubtedly one of the greatest cricketers of our time. He played as an opening batsman in the ODI and T20s as well as in the middle order during Test cricket. In addition, the player has demonstrated his abilities through cricket in Indian Premier League for franchises like Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants. His fast batting abilities as well as his wicket-keeping abilities have come in handy for the teams during several crucial matches.
7. Rodney Marsh
Rodney William Marsh was an Australian cricketer who was famous and among the top players in the 1970s and the 1980s. In 188 games, Marsh was accountable for 479 dismissals, 16 stumpings and 463 catch which is very impressive. Marsh was also known for his collaboration along with Dennis Lillee, with the pair taking 95 test wickets, which is a record for itself. Their bowler-wicket keeper partnership earned them the infamous phrase “caught Marsh bowled Lillee” in the time of their partnership. Marsh was admitted to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009.
8. Brad Haddin
Bradley James Haddin is another Australian cricketer named on the list, hinting at the talent of cricketers in Australia. Record-breaking with 474 dismissals over 226 games, Haddin proved to be a suitable alternative to Adam Gilchrist. Although everyone would have believed it was difficult to step into the shoes of legendary Gilchrist but he accomplished it impressively. In 2010, during the first game in The Ashes at Gabba, Gilchrist put in a hard-working innings that allowed his team to recover from its slump.
9. Jeff Dujon
It’s not right to make mention of Jeffrey Leroy Dujon as one of the most effective West Indies wicket-keepers. Due to his incredible wicket-keeping skills, Dujon has a record of 474 dismissals and 448 catches and 26 catch in 250 games. He was able to take wickets behind stumps, and also win an impressive 81 test caps with his side. Not only that, Dujon was never part of a losing series. After his retirement from cricket in the year 1992 Dujon, who was a former cricketer, mentored the athletes as a coach assistant up to the beginning of 2000.
10. Denesh Ramdin
Ramdin was hired to take over the duties in the absence of Jeff Dujon and Ridley Jacobs. They were the top wicket-keepers in the West Indies cricket team at the time. Ramdin was an right-handed wicket-keeping batsman. He also holds the record for most dismissals (468) including 429 stumpings as well as 39 catches from 284 international matches that he took part in. Since the team captain of his former team announced his retirement the team hasn’t had a goalie as impressive as he is.
Conclusion
They were the holders for the 10 most effective wicket-keepers worldwide. However, there are many talented and impressive players that did not be included on the top of the list. These include Jos Buttler Brendon McCullum and Mushfiqur Rahim. A lot of aspiring players are working to break the records listed above. It will be interesting discover who will break the record set by those “GOAT” gamers.
