7 instances when cricketers showcased brilliant presence of mind

#2 Mark Boucher

Mark Boucher handled the wicket-keeping department for South Africa

Mark Boucher made his international debut in the year 1997 during the test match against Pakistan. His cricket career ended in a very harsh manner as his left eye got seriously injured while wicket-keeping.

Mark was a gem in terms of wicket-keeping for South Africa. He was even nicknamed as Mr. 555 because of his number of test dismissals in cricket.

Once, while standing behind the stumps with Attapattu on the strike, Mark affected a brilliant run out creating a memorable moment of his cricketing career. While facing the off-spin of Johan Botha, Attapattu edged the ball towards Mark who easily took it and started appealing. However, during the appeal, the batsman left his crease and Mark immediately dislodged the bails even without looking at them.

This was one of the best dismissals of Mark Boucher's career as Atapattu had no idea when the wicket-keeper dislodged the bails.