wicketkeeper

American

[wik-it-kee-per] / ˈwɪk ɪtˌki pər /

noun

Cricket.

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

wicketkeeper British

/ ˈwɪkɪtˌkiːpə /

noun

cricket the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket

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Etymology

Origin of wicketkeeper

First recorded in 1740–50; wicket + keeper

Example Sentences

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"South Africa are going to be hard to stop. They have ticked every box in this tournament," said former Australia wicketkeeper Ryan Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.

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The men's list includes England batter Joe Root, leg-spinner Adil Rashid, wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow and last year's leading run-scorer Jordan Cox - all of whom were not retained by their franchises.

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Wicketkeeper Cross also failed to cling on when Aasif Sheikh gloved one from Currie down the leg side.

From BBC

With wicketkeeper Mendis providing perfect support with a composed 51 from 38 balls, Nissanka brought up his century in 52 balls to take his side past the finish line with an innings that blended brute power and finesse.

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Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.

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