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

Alex Blackwell is a cricket player from Australia. The main role is wicket-keeper batsman. The player represents New South Wales Breakers.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 15 | 417 | 74 | 29.79 | 33.96 | 2 | · |
| ODI | 40 | 33 | 953 | 90 | 38.12 | 77.10 | 16 | · |
| Domestic T20 | 93 | 85 | 1,721 | 81 | 27.32 | 101.95 | 23 | 1 |
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.
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