5 best short leg fielders in the world right now 

#2. Peter Handscomb

One of the most agile fielders on the current Australian team, Peter Handscomb has quick hands and sharp reflexes that make him a dangerous fielder.

But his biggest strength is his ability to anticipate the movement of the batsmen. By predicting the batsman's response, Handscomb prepares himself for the catch and ends up getting that extra second to convert the half-chances into catches.

In 2016, he dismissed Asad Shafiq by taking a sharp catch on Nathan Lyon's bowling. On a flighted delivery, Shafiq stepped down and flicked the ball with effective timing.

But standing at short-leg, Handscomb predicted Shafiq's footwork and moved to his left a little even before the batsman had played his stroke.

His heroics also played a vital part in Australia's sensational win against India at Pune in 2017. Steve O'Keefe rattled India with his six wicket haul and he was given able company by Handscomb at short-leg.

The Australian fielder first caught Ajinkya Rahane courtesy brilliant reflexes and then dived forward to catch R Ashwin's edge.

His phenomenal reflexes have already made the 26-year old one of the best in the business at this position.