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

John Simpson is a cricket player from United Kingdom who plays as a wicket-keeper batsman. The player represents United Kingdom.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 3 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 10.00 | 64.52 | 9 | · |
| Domestic T20 | 183 | 168 | 3,193 | 84 | 22.49 | 133.54 | 91 | 31 |
| First-class | 159 | 257 | 8,450 | 205 | 38.41 | 49.93 | 495 | 30 |
| List A | 65 | 58 | 1,436 | 85 | 28.16 | 88.75 | 72 | 14 |
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.
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