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Learn the finer points of one of the toughest arts in the game of cricket.
Wicket keeper are like office boys, said author Ray Robinson, because no
one notices them unless a catch is dropped (or ink spilt) and a stumping
missed (or a folder lost). Standing up to the wickets to a top class
spinner is one of the most challenging assignments in the game and long
hours of practice go into the making of a successful wicket keeper. This
section contains everything a budding wicket-keeper should know, including
the various components of his gear and the different demands of keeping to
fast bowlers and spinners.
CricInfo brings to you a presentation from Bob Taylor on
wicketkeeping. Former Derbyshireand England wicketkeeper, Taylor holds
the record for most career dismissals in the history of first class
cricket. He donned the gloves for 57 Test matches snapping up 167
catches and completing 7 stumpings. This included a record ten catches
against India in a Test match at Bombay in 1980.
The 59 year old Taylor talks about the central role of the
wicketkeeper in motivating his team. This is an excellent guide for
beginners and coaches on the finer aspects of wicketkeeping. Taylor
demonstrates the values of concentration, maintaining a clear line of
vision and techniques to 'stand up' to a bowler.
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