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

Adam Wheater is a cricket player from New Zealand. The main role is wicket-keeper batsman. The current team is New Zealand.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic T20 | 85 | 75 | 1,487 | 78 | 21.87 | 129.98 | 39 | 21 |
| First-class | 92 | 139 | 3,689 | 204 | 29.75 | 56.79 | 190 | 19 |
| List A | 42 | 37 | 1,273 | 135 | 34.41 | 99.14 | 34 | 10 |
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.
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