5 Cricketers who owned their fielding positions

Cover – AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers is one of the most athletic players in Cricket

The world record holder for the fastest 50, 100 and 150 in ODI cricket, ABD is renowned for his agility at the covers. Between Mark Boucher’s retirement and Quinton de Kock’s debut, he illustriously kept wickets for the Proteas – he holds the records for the highest number of catches in a single Test -11.

That apart, his exploits on the field have earned him 217 catches at the rate of 0.632 catches per innings. With a strong throwing arm, and Jonty-like spirit, ABD always looks to thrill with his fielding within the circle – a notable exception being at the semi-final of the WC last year, where a missed run-out chance of New Zealander Corey Anderson cost SA the match.

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