Wicket-Keeping Basics
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.

Sam Harper is a cricket player from Australia who plays as a wicket-keeper batsman. The player represents Melbourne Stars.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic T20 | 102 | 98 | 2,012 | 110 | 22.11 | 134.31 | 67 | 12 |
| First-class | 55 | 93 | 2,477 | 151 | 29.84 | 60.71 | 203 | 10 |
| List A | 31 | 29 | 845 | 96 | 30.18 | 96.24 | 48 | 6 |
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.
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