The game of cricket is played including players of respective categories and departments such as batting, bowling, wicket keeping and the like. Though the batters and bowlers are often talked about, in this article, we will introduce you to the top 5 Indian wicket keepers of all time.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a long list of achievements in his hand. Apart from being the best captain, batter, finisher, he is counted in the category of one of the most impactful wicket keepers in the history of cricket. Captain cool is regarded as the third greatest wicket keeper. He has a very rich record of standing behind the wickets and turning the game.
Syed Kirmani is an underrated potential wicket keeper who has played for the Indian Cricket team for a long tenure. Kirmani was one of the most impactful wicket keepers that India have had. Kirmani was an integral part of the 1983 world and has more than 200 dismissals on his hand.
Kiran More was a crucial player for the Indian team who rose to fame in late 80s. Kiran More was the man behind stumps who has played the role of wicketkeeper batsman for India. More holds a good record in wicket keeping and last played in 1993 against England.
The star batter who shined brighter in later stages of his career, Kartik had played the role of wicket keeper batsmen in numerous matches after the departure of MS Dhoni. Kartik has led India to win matches both by his bat and while standing behind the stumps.
Currently out of the team due to recovery from a major accident, Rishant Pant has marked his name at a very young age in the Indian cricket team as a leading wicket keeper batsman. Pant took the place of MS Dhoni after his retirement from all formats. The left hand star batsman possesses great wicket keeping skills and is the full time wicket keeper batsman. Though, he is still in recovery mode
