The role of wicket keepers have been redefined post the advent of Adam Gilchrist. We take a look at the some of the best keeper batsmen to have played in the history of T20 world cups.
T20 Top 5 Wicket Keepers
1. Adam Gilchrist (T20 Top 5 Wicket Keepers)– Who better than the leading light. He played a part in the 2007 and 2009 world cups and in both occasions was unlucky to have lost at the semi-finals and finals respectively. It is this one trophy which may be missed in the huge collection of wins Australia and Gilchrist have been a part of. But he will be remembered as the one of the greatest wicket keeping batsmen of all time
2. MS Dhoni (T20 Top 5 Wicket Keepers) – Captain Check, Finisher check, Consistent batting check. He is an all-rounder in the true sense of the word. He has brought new definition to the word – COOL. The way he finishes matches off and the manner in which he believes in himself to carry the match till the last moment are all pure geniuses and confidence this man has in his ability. It is no surprise the most productive period of Indian cricket came after he entered the team.
3. AB De Villiers (T20 Top 5 Wicket Keepers) – The fact that AB plays rugby , tennis , hockey , football with equal proficiency than his cricket suggest that sport somehow runs in his blood. With the bat in his hand or his keeping skills or his acrobatic fielding at point he has been an enigma. He can attack and defend with equal ability. He may want to correct the chokers tag that has been permanently associated with the South African tea
4. Kumar Sangakkara (T20 Top 5 Wicket Keepers) – Another modern day genius. His prolific batting skills have meant that his keeping skills often go unnoticed. If you have your best batsmen also as a keeper, it turns out to be a double advantage for the team. His leaderships skills , intense sledging behind the stumps , immaculate glove work and exemplary batting skills make him a must have in any team
5. Brendon Mccullum (T20 Top 5 Wicket Keepers) – Baz, as he is affectionately called has hit the most sixes in the history of T20. He can open the batting, provide a blazing start for New Zealand, and double up as also the keeper and the captain. He is known to be one of the shrewdest captains currently. He can pull off a spectacular stumping at the blink of an eye. One of the best impact players in the T20 format.
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