wicketkeeper
Behind the stumps
A wicketkeeper is the fielder in cricket who stands behind the wicket to catch balls that pass the batsman, similar to a catcher in baseball.
The position requires quick reflexes and is crucial for stumpings and catches off edges: The wicketkeeper dove to his left for a spectacular catch.
Wicket's top pieces
- dislodgedMoved from fixed position
- creaseLine from folding
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
- whipped offRemoved with speed
quick hands · appeal · umpire · front foot · back foot
Entering water deliberately
- jumpingPropelling oneself airborne
- pouchingForming a pocket-like bulge
- snickSmall shallow cut
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
deflection · one-handed · spectacular · off-side · standing up · standing back · glovework · anticipation
Hand coverings with fingers
- padsCushioned protective layers
- innersInterior portions collectively
- paddedFilled with soft material
- leatherTanned animal skin
webbing · palm · grip · protection · helmet · box · chamois · sweatband
Quickness and ease
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- quicknessState of being fast
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- reaction timeSpeed of response
instincts · anticipation · concentration · alertness · fitness · squatting · crouching · endurance
Skilled defensive ballplayer
- backstopBarrier behind target area
- number sevenSingle-digit prime considered lucky
- captainOne who commands
- leadershipAbility to direct others
communication · encouragement · sledging · chatter · run out · direct hit · byes
bails
Wicket's top pieces
whipped off · quick hands · appeal · umpire · front foot · back foot
diving
Entering water deliberately
edge · deflection · one-handed · spectacular · off-side · standing up · standing back · glovework · anticipation · positioning
gloves
Hand coverings with fingers
leather · webbing · palm · grip · protection · helmet · box · chamois · sweatband · ventilation
agility
Quickness and ease
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- quicknessState of being fast
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
reaction time · instincts · anticipation · concentration · alertness · fitness · squatting · crouching · endurance · flexibility
gloveman
Skilled defensive ballplayer
- backstopBarrier behind target area
- number sevenSingle-digit prime considered lucky
- captainOne who commands
leadership · communication · encouragement · sledging · chatter · run out · direct hit · byes
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, sentry
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- catchersbackstop, receiver, bug catcher, rat catcher, dog catcher
- cricketbatsman, bowler, bat, ball, innings
- cricket termsfielder, test match, batsman, bowler, long leg
- wicketkeepingstumping, byes, catches, dismissals, gloves