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wicketkeeper

[ wik-it-kee-per ]

noun

Cricket.
  1. the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the wicket to stop balls that pass it.


wicketkeeper

/ ˈɪɪˌ쾱ːə /

noun

  1. cricket the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wicketkeeper1

First recorded in 1740–50; wicket + keeper
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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.

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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.

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Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will take the gloves and bat at number three in England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia on Saturday.

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Phil Salt, who had been England's first-choice wicketkeeper, remains as opener alongside Ben Duckett while Joe Root drops down to number four.

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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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