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

Chris Cooke is a cricket player from South Africa. The main role is wicket-keeper batsman. The player represents Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic T20 | 146 | 130 | 2,464 | 113 | 23.92 | 139.45 | 89 | 18 |
| First-class | 141 | 230 | 7,650 | 205 | 40.69 | 54.93 | 343 | 20 |
| List A | 47 | 42 | 1,289 | 161 | 33.92 | 92.14 | 37 | 3 |
Wicket-keeping needs quick hands and good balance. Learn the basic stance and glove work.
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