In cricket, keeping the wickets is a thankless task. Fans take note when keepers make a blinding catch or mishandle a ball. On the cricket field, though, they are the ones who play one of the most challenging duties. They are tasked with preventing runs through byes and administering dismissals via being caught behind, stumped, and run out.
Keepers should be skilled gloveman and skilled game strategists who assist the captains in choosing the appropriate fielding stance. They are the ones who keep the team’s intensity high and play a key role in determining whether to appeal the umpire’s ruling or not. Following are the best wicketkeepers of Afghanistan.
Best Wicket Keepers – Rahmatullah Gurbaz
One of Afghanistan cricket’s most intriguing prospects is Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The first batter is known for playing courageous cricket and relishes pursuing the opposition. The 20-year-old was responsible for giving his team quick beginnings, which he has accomplished flawlessly.
Gurbaz has played 32 times in Afghanistan’s shortest format and scored 828 runs at a strike rate of 138.46. He was in excellent form during the finished Asia Cup, scoring 152 runs in five games at a 163.44 strike rate.
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Afsar Zazai
Afghanistan’s right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman is named Afsar Zazai. He was only 16 years old when he was included in Afghanistan’s Under-19 World Cup roster in 2010. He took part in the 2012 Under-19 World Cup as well. He was included in Kabul’s roster for the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League competition in September 2018. He was included in the Afghanistan team for their first-ever Test match against India in May 2018. On June 14, 2018, he played his first Test for Afghanistan against India.
Ikram Alikhil
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He was included in the Afghan Test squads for their series against Ireland in India in February 2019. On March 15, 2019, he faced Ireland in Afghanistan’s first-ever Test match. On September 14, 2017, he made his debut for the Band-e-Amir Dragons in the Shagena Cricket League. He was a member of the Afghanistan team that competed in the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup before making his debut. Additionally, he helped Afghanistan win its first ACC Under-19 Cup championship by scoring an undefeated century in the 2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup final.
Mohammad Shahzad
Afghan cricketer Mohammad Shahzad Mohammadi plays the game. He is a right-handed opener who also serves as the team’s wicketkeeper. Mohammad Shahzad made his international debut for Afghanistan in August 2009. Shahzad was one of the eleven cricketers who represented Afghanistan in their first Test match against India in June 2001.
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