Top 3 wicket-keeper batsmen of the 21st century

#1 Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara

Aside from being one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game, Sangakkara was also an exceptional talent behind the stumps. In his 15-year cricketing career, he managed to effect 678 dismissals. His immense volume of international runs makes him one of the finest contenders with the willow.

Sangakkara was a true gentleman both on the field and off the field. He possessed all the qualities of a good cricketer. His batting flair, reliability behind the stumps, decision making was the linchpin of Sri Lankan cricket for 15 memorable years. His versatility in all three cricketing formats was remarkable.

Apart from being a consistent wicket-keeper batsman, Sangakkara was also a great leader. His captaincy was crucial for Sri Lanka in reaching the final of the 2011 World Cup.

*International Career:

Matches: 464

Runs: 17,840

Average: 41.87

Catches: 539

Stumpings: 139

(*Note: Statistics for matches when Sangakkara did not keep wickets are not included in this segment)