The 90 -year -old wicketkeeper, who established new dimensions in aggressive batting
New -Delhi, September 8 (IANS). There was a time when there was no special hope of batting from the wicketkeeper, but in the 90s a pair of wicketkeepers came out, which played an important role in the team’s victory, not only behind the wicket, but also before the wicket. Let us know of some of these players, who have changed the definition of wicketkeeper batsman and determined new dimensions of modern cricket bat. Romesh Kaluvitarana: Sri Lanka cricketer Romesh Kaluvitrana, known for his explosive bat and incredible bump, was known for putting the bowlers of the opposition team under pressure, and adopted an attack approach at the opening. Romesh Kaluvitrana was covered by Australia in the batting order with Sanath Jayasuriya on the 1995-96 tour, so that the opening pair could take an aggressive stance in the first 15 overs. This strategy of the Sri Lanka team was successful. In the 1996 World Cup, she could hardly forget his opening partnership with Sanath Jayasuriya. Kaluvitrana’s opening partnership in the World Cup matches against India and Kenya still remembers the supporters. Sri Lanka won the World Cup title and expressed their confidence in this opening pair during the tournament. The aggression with which Kaluvitarana used to bat would blow the senses of the bowlers of the opposition team. At the time, Kaluvitrana was seen how the ODI format played in the style of T20. Behind the wicket, the quick reflex and catch used to make Kaluvitrana a reliable wicketkeeper. This player contributed significantly to the change of ODI ODI cricket opening strategy. Romesh Kaluvitrana scored 1,933 runs with three centuries in the Test career, except 93 catches and 26 stumps. At the same time, in the ODI matches, he bumped 132 catches and 75 players, in addition to scoring 3,711 runs with the bat. Moin Khan: This Pakistani wicketkeeper batsman played the match financier several times while clapping in a lower and middle order. Moin batted a variety. He batted regularly, but did not hesitate to take an aggressive attitude if necessary. Moin Khan watched the wicket closely. His synergy with spinners was more special. Moin Khan also played an important role in Pakistan’s World Cup victory in 1992. In addition to scoring three catches against England in the title match, he also erected a batsman. Pakistan won its first world championship with a 22 -run margin. The player bumped 128 catches and 20 players, except that he scored 2.741 runs in Test cricket. At the same time, Moin, who achieved 214 catches and 73 bumps in ODI format, scored 3,266 runs with the bat. Adam Gilchrist: This Australian player is considered a cricketer of the wicketkeeper batsman forever, who made a mark as an aggressive and regular strike rate player in the bat. Adam Gilchrist was a player who had the ability to turn the attitude of batting into Test cricket. Gilchrist was an inspiration to the modern era wicketkeepers. Gilchrist, who played an important role in winning three World Championships in Australia, was also “Player of the Match” in the final of the 2007 World Cup. This wicketkeeper batsman scored 5.570 runs in 96 Tests with an average of 47.60. During this time, 17 centuries were also included. In addition to catching 379 catches behind the wicket, 37 players rushed out. In 287 ODIs, ‘Gilli’ bumped 55 with 417 catches, in addition to 9,619 runs with 16 centuries. Mark Boucher: The South African cricketer was considered a reliable finish that came to the lower order and won the team several times. The famous Boucher team was a problem solving for its militant. Mark Boucher’s agility proved him as an important player of the team in Test cricket. He was an important pillar of the team. Boucher scored 5.515 runs in Test cricket with 5 centuries. In addition to 532 catches with the presence behind the wicket, 23 players were also stormed. The right player, who scored 4,686 runs in ODI format, caught 403 players while bumping 22 batsmen. -Ians RSG/AS