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Top 10 Fielders in the Cricket History

Top 10 Fielders in the Cricket History
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There are plenty of series played in 3 format T20, ODI & Test cricket. From ICC Ashes Series to ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy, Champions League Twenty20, Commonwealth Bank Series. There are plenty of cricket series held every year and each player of the teams dedicate their best in this series.

Fielders save lots of runs and help their teams winning these matches. By putting their best efforts on the ground. Here we are discussing top 10 fielders in the cricket history.

1. Jonty Rhodes

Jonty Rhodes is amongst the best fielder in the world. He is known as the best defensive fielder of all times because he had the capability to stop the runs inside the 30-yard circle, the way he does no one else can do. 

His best performance came against England when Alec Stewart got run out by Jonty Rhodes, 1992, in Melbourne. He is a perfect example for the young generation of players. He is the best fielder of his time. 

2. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja plays in the Indian Cricket team. Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in all formats. He is a very skilled and talented fielder, especially since his run-outs are so accurate, which gives 99% accurate result and gave a wonderful win against Pakistan in 2017. 

He gives his best fielding performance, especially in the 30-yard circle and around boundary ropes. He guards the field very well, saving thrice into twice and twice into ones. He has performed an overwhelming catch in all the season and got awarded for the same. He has a good fitness level.

3. Mark Waugh

Mark Waugh is an Australian cricketer and commentator. He played in all the formats of cricket and also made wonderful records. He is not only known for his batting and bowling but also he is a very special fielder. It’s not only important to be a good cricketer, but also a great fielder. Here the fitness level matters a lot.

Batting and bowling is a different part, but performing as a good fielder will definitely result better. Dives catch and quick run-outs were his key points. He has contributed very well in all the formats of cricket. He was one of the best fielders in the history of cricket.

4. Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum is a cricketer from New Zealand. He is also the Coach for team New Zealand. Being an opener and powerful batsman, he is also a brilliant fielder. Being a captain, he understood the importance of fielding part in an innings and he shares the same experience with his teammates.

He guards the field very well, and he is very quick against the outfield. He is one of the best fielders on the New Zealand team. One needs to understand the importance of fielding in a particular match, as fielding plays an important in the cricket match.

5. Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard is a Caribbean Cricketer. He is one of the best fielders in the West Indies cricket team. Fielding is a very crucial part of the innings. Fielding shows the perfect example of a sports person’s spirit. He plays for Mumbai Indians. 

He is not only known for his aggressive batting and bowling but also his fielding is very brilliant. He guards the field at the long-on and long-off. He has a very good capability of catching at the long-on and long-off. He guards the field very well.

6. Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting is an Australian Cricketer. He is one of the best cricketers in the history of cricket. He carries a good experience in himself and he is acting as a coach for his Australian team as well as he is a mentor for Delhi Capital. He is a perfect all-rounder. His batting and fielding performance has always been very fantastic.

He has played few matches but still holds good records in his name. Being a captain and mentor, one can understand the importance of fielding. Each and every single run is very important because catches win matches.

7. Ab De Villiers

AB De Villiers is a multi-talented sportsperson, plays for South Africa. He has been given a special name ‘Superman’. He has maintained good fitness. Whether he is behind the wickets or anywhere in the field, he performs brilliantly.

He is one of the most trusted and reliable players in the history of cricket. He is not only good at taking catches but also good with run outs and quick fielding. He took a spectacular catch of Rohit Sharma in 2018 and just turned the match and made a host win.

He is the fittest player in the history of cricket and also becomes not only in the World cup but also in the Indian Premier League. He gives his best performance. 

8. Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina is an Indian cricketer and also amongst the best fielder. Suresh Raina, mostly fields in the slips and inside the 30-yard circle. He is one of the best fielders in the history of cricket. His dives, saving runs and quick run-outs are his key skills. 

Whether the player doesn’t perform with his batting or bowling but needs more attention towards fielding. In the slip area, his fielding capability is quite awesome. The fielding skill shows the fitness of the players.

9. Steve Smith

Steve Smith is a very simple, sober Australian Cricketer. He didn’t show any aggressiveness on the field when he takes catches or any achievement. He is really very quick towards his fielding part and also he is one of the best fielders in the Australian team. He gives his best fielding performance, especially in the 30-yard circle and in slips. 

In slips, he takes a single-handed catch very beautifully and conveniently. He is not only good at taking catches but also good with run outs and quick fielding. He is the most reliable player and the captain of the current Australian Team.

10. Faf Du Plessis

Faf du Plessis is a South African player. He is the electrifying fielder with a great presence of mind. He is also a very good performer with the bat. He has also been awarded the best catches in many cricket formats, and also throughout the season, he performed well. He gives his best performance in all the format of Cricket. He is considered as one of the best fielders in the history of cricket.

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