5 wicket-keepers who had short but memorable careers

#2 Geraint Jones (England)

Ever since he got his National call-up, Jones was always a hotly debated topic everywhere in England. He had a vocal supporter in his coach Duncan Fletcher who believed that Jones had the potential to do great things for England.

He did repay this faith to some extent, during that 2005 Ashes series. Widely believed as the best Ashes series to have been ever played, Jones was one of the architects during the series. His moment arrived late on the 5th day during the second test match at Edgbaston when he dived across to latch on to a catch offered by a ducking Michael Kasprowicz Steve Harmison and handed England the narrowest win by 2 runs.

Apart from this he also contributed with the bat during the series and his vital contribution of 85 during the 4th test match at Trent Bridge and forged a critical partnership with Andrew Flintoff. England went on to win this match by 3 wickets.

However, he could not replicate his performances during the 2006 Ashes in Australia and lost his place in the side, after which he never could get into National contention. A career which was brief but very memorable indeed!