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wicketkeeper

American

[wik-it-kee-per] / ˈwɪk ɪtˌki pər /

noun

Cricket.

the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the wicket to stop balls that pass it.

wicketkeeper British

/ ˈwɪkɪtˌkiːpə /

noun

cricket the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket

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Etymology

Origin of wicketkeeper

First recorded in 1740–50; wicket + keeper

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wicketkeeper

They were Salman, fellow batter Imam-ul-Haq and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Wong struck early to dismiss Alice Tector for 11 with assistance from a fine one-handed catch from Capsey, who is deputising for Amy Jones as wicketkeeper and showed promised with the gloves.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Of course, you cannot do any of this without a good wicketkeeper.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Brook adjusted his game to the situation before he was out for 34, superbly caught up to the stumps by wicketkeeper Muhammad Rizwan.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

He is a grand wicketkeeper and cricket captain who has not the time for county games.

From Association Football And How To Play It by John Cameron

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