Top 10 wicket-keepers of all time

Pakistan V England 2nd Test Match

4. Mark Boucher (South Africa 1997-2012)

Somerset v South Africa

Mark Boucher

Mark Boucher effortlessly filled in the wicket-keeper slot left emptied by Dave Richardson with his debut in 1998. Boucher also was much more capable batsman, who was capable aggressive batting in shorter formats. He is regarded as one of the best wicket-keepers produced by South African cricket.

His career was cut short, when a bail scratched his cornea during a freak dismissal in a practice match on his final tour to England.Fact: Holds the record for the 2nd fastest century (100 in 44 balls vs. Zimbabwe in 2006) in One DayInternational cricket.

Also holds the record for most dismissals in cricket (999 dismissals in cricket).

MatchesCatchesStumpings Total
ODI29540322
Test14753223
T2025181
Total95346999

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