Top 10 Wicketkeepers with most dismissals in international cricket

Top 10 Wicketkeepers with most dismissals in international cricket: A wicketkeeper’s job in cricket is popularly regarded as thankless. Though he plays a vital role in the game, more than the brilliant work done, the mistakes made by a keeper are often highlighted. It requires immense concentration, physical fitness and mental strength to be able to stand behind the wickets for long hours. The list of top wicketkeeper’s with most dismissals in international cricket includes some of the most celebrated glovemen to have ever graced the game. Here are the Top 10 Wicketkeepers with most dismissals in international cricket: 10. Brendon McCullum- 452: Brendon McCullum. (Photo Source: Associated Press) The current captain of New Zealand in all three forms of the international game, Brendon McCullum is a charismatic character and an inspirational leader. He started his career as a wicketkeeper batsman however now is seen diving in the infield having relinquished the keeping duties to the likes of Watling and Ronchi. McCullum has 452 dismissals from 278 international matches at an average of 1.41 per innings. He has taken 418 catches and affected 34 stumpings with the best of 5 dismissals in an innings. Also Read – Top 10 Wicket keepers with most ODI centuries 9. Kamran Akmal – 453: Kamran Akmal. (© Getty Images) The currently out of favour wicketkeeper, batsman for Pakistan, Kamran Akmal was once a regular member of the national side. Akmal has 453 dismissals from 260 international matches at an average of 1.49 per innings. He has taken 368 catches and affected 85 stumpings with the best of 5 dismissals in an innings. He currently plays domestic cricket in Pakistan and the T20 leagues around the world. 8. Brad Haddin – 474: Brad Haddin. (© Getty Images) The feisty wicketkeeper recently retired from international cricket. Never the one to hold back his emotions, Haddin typified the Australian aggression. He finished with 474 dismissals from 214 international matches at an average of 1.72 per innings. He took 449 catches and affected 25 stumpings with the best of 6 dismissals in an innings. 7. Jeffrey Dujon – 474: Jeff Dujon. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The legendary West Indian wicketkeeper Jeffrey Dujon was a part of the all-conquering team that dominated world cricket. It was one of the most fascinating sights in world cricket seeing Dujon collect thunderbolts sent down by the likes of Garner, Marshal, Bird and Holding using his athleticism. From 246 international matches, he finished with 474 dismissals like Haddin, however at a better average of 1.50 per innings. He took 448 catches and affected 26 stumpings with the best of 5 dismissals in an innings. 6. Rodney Marsh – 479: Rodney Marsh. (Photo Source: Getty Images) A colourful character, Rodney Marsh was criticised for his wicketkeeping skills during his early years in international cricket. He kept improving, worked hard and eventually went onto become one of the finest in the history of the game. His bowler-wicketkeeper partnership with the great Dennis Lillee is considered legendary. From 188 international matches, he finished with 479 dismissals at an average of 1.74 per innings. He took 463 catches and affected 16 stumpings with the best of 6 dismissals in an innings. 5. Ian Healy- 628: Ian Healy. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Another long servant of Australian cricket, Ian Healy was a part of an Australian team that had started to become successful on a consistent basis. By the time he retired, he held the world record for most Test dismissals by a wicketkeeper. Overall he had 628 dismissals from 287 international matches at an average of 1.60 per innings. He took 560 catches and affected 68 stumpings with the best of 6 dismissals in an innings. 4. Kumar Sangakkara – 671: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) One of the greatest cricketers ever, Kumar Sangakkara recently retired from international cricket. A sound gloveman and a great batsman, he helped his team with numerous match-winnings performances in a remarkable career. He finished with 671 dismissals from 464 international matches at an average of 1.34 per innings. He took 532 catches and affected 139 stumpings with the best of 5 dismissals in an innings. 3. MS Dhoni – 702: MS Dhoni. (© Getty Images) The current ODI and T20I captain of India retired from Test cricket at the end of last year. In an illustrious career, he had led his country to many famous victories. Dhoni has 702 dismissals from 434 international matches at an average of 1.390 per innings. He has taken 554 catches and affected 144 stumpings with the best of 6 dismissals in an innings. 2. Adam Gilchrist – 905: Adam Gilchrist. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Arguably the game’s best ever wicketkeeper, batsman, Adam Gilchrist was a part of the golden generation of Australian cricket. He was a vital member of a team that dominated world cricket for a decade winning 3 back-to-back World Cups and many Test series. He finished an astonishing career with 905 dismissals from 391 international matches at an average of 1.86 per innings. He took 813 catches and affected 92 stumpings with the best of 6 dismissals in an innings. 1. Mark Boucher – 998: Mark Boucher. (Photo Source: Gallo Images) One of South Africa’s finest cricketers ever, Boucher similar to Rodney Marsh of Australia, had a bad start to his career being criticised for his wicketkeeping abilities. He also worked hard, spent more time practising than any of his team-mates and tremendously improved his skills. He is the record holder for most dismissals in Test cricket. Overall he finished a glorious career with 998 dismissals from 466 matches at an average of 1.67 per innings. He took 952 catches and affected 46 stumpings with the best of 6 dismissals in an innings. Also Read – Top 10 Wicket-keepers with Most Stumpings in International Cricket (All Stats Updated Till 11th June 2016)