2013 in review: Top 5 wicket-keepers

Brad Haddin

Brad Haddin

The 36-year old Australian has been arguably the best wicket-keeper of 2013. But since he has had very few appearances for his country, Dhoni automatically takes the first place. Haddin was never the first choice as the wicket-keeper for Australia. He was called every time when Mathew Wade was injured or the team was struggling.

Looking into Winter Ashes which took place in England, Australia had the year’s worst time. But Haddin could proudly stand out and say that he did a very commendable job in England. He was called for the last three Tests in which he took 29 catches, thereby becoming the first wicket-keeper to take 29 dismissals in a single Test match.

Haddin has played a crucial role in the 2013-14 Ashes victory at home. He has been useful with both bat and gloves. He scored 95, 118 and a decent 55 as of now in the ongoing series. And he has already taken 15 catches. If Haddin would have got more chances to play, his numbers would be far ahead of every other wicket-keeper of the world.