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wicketkeeper
[ wik-it-kee-per ]
noun
- the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the wicket to stop balls that pass it.
wicketkeeper
/ ˈɪɪˌ쾱ːə /
noun
- cricket the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of wicketkeeper1
Example Sentences
In echoes of the controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow during the 2023 Ashes, Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis whipped off the bails when Noor Ahmad left his ground.
Ravindra fell with just 36 more runs required after a partnership of 129 with wicketkeeper Tom Latham, who made a crucial 55, which set up the victory to eliminate both their opponents and hosts Pakistan and to also ensure India's qualification from Group A.
Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will take the gloves and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia on Saturday.
Phil Salt, who had been England's first-choice wicketkeeper, remains as opener alongside Ben Duckett while Joe Root drops down to number four.
Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith has not played since the third T20 on 28 January because of a calf injury while there are also concerns over Brydon Carse's toe issue, a cut to Jofra Archer's hand and a hamstring niggle affecting Jamie Overton.
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