WICKETKEEPER

Wicket-keeper

The wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being guarded by the batsman currently on strike. The wicket-keeper is the only member of the fielding side permitted to wear gloves and external leg guards. The wicket-keeper may also wear a helmet with a mesh face guard to help protect from injury.

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wicketkeeper

Noun

  1. A player who stands behind the batsman’s wicket ready to catch the ball, or to stump the batsman.


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