wicketkeeper

[wik-it-kee-per]

noun

Cricket.

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

wicketkeeper

/ ˈwɪkɪtˌkiːpə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of wicketkeeper¹

First recorded in 1740–50; wicket + keeper

Example Sentences

Ben Duckett nicked off in the third over, after which Joe Root flickered before being caught one-handed by wicketkeeper Rickelton low to his right.

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When Sam Curran edged Matthew Potts to wicketkeeper Michael Pepper, the Invincibles were reeling at 115-4.

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The wicketkeeper had 28 from 27 balls before a remarkable acceleration that started with 21 runs scored from five balls of Wood, leaving the equation still an unlikely 70 off 30, which proved just enough for Spirit.

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On the first occasion, a bye through to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, Woakes was instantly in clear discomfort.

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Jamie Smith has looked increasingly frazzled in his first five-Test series as a wicketkeeper.

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