5 best short leg fielders in the world right now 

#4.Temba Bavuma

Bavuma is sharp at short-leg

The short player from South Africa, Temba Bavuma is pocket-sized dynamite when it comes to fielding. He is agile and his short height helps him while standing at the short-leg position.

Because of his height, Bavuma has a low centre of gravity, which makes him highly stable as a fielder. Due to this, Bavuma is able to respond effectively when the ball comes in his territory.

His fielding heroics were best seen during his run-out of David Warner in 2016. He produced an accurate throw on the stumps when his feet were above his head and he sent back Warner in a dramatic fashion.

The South African player also has a heart of steel as he is not afraid of standing in the firing line.

Bavuma's effectiveness as a fielder at short-leg is exhibited brilliantly when Morne Morkel is bowling. The tall bowler is capable of generating extra bounce from the pitch which surprises the batsmen and forces them to commit an error.

Hence, there are several half-chances for catches when the batsmen fail to keep the ball down.

Bavuma is in the perfect position to convert these half-chances into catches and thus plays a significant role in the fielding department.