Cricket Fielders -The 5 Best Fielders in Cricket History

 

A skilled and inform fielder can completely destroy the course of a game in the span of a few deliveries - but who is the G.O.A.T?

Here is list of the top 5 greatest cricket fielders of all-time.

1. Jonty Rhodes(South Africa)

South African cricket player. He earned a World Cup record for catches. He’s famous for his bullet-like run-out of Inzamam-ul-Haq in the 1992 World Cup. In cricket, you need a quick response time to take wickets - and you’ll miss the ball in the blink of an eye. However, Rhodes is well-versed in the field's intricacies. When he practically suspends himself in the air, like kite to grab the ball, it's an absolute thrill to watch.

Rhodes’ five catches at the 1992 World Cup earned him a World Cup record (for non-wicket-keeping players).

2. Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Australian skipper and finest batsman of his time greatest fielder. Ricky Ponting's sharp reflexes and safe hands at second slip and in the covers made him a game-changer.

Australia won many mega events under his leadership on the field due to his superb field placements and exceptional catches.

Position: Primarily at cover and slip.

3. Mark Waugh (Australia)

With Mark Waugh was rated as best fielder because of his effortless catching style and exceptional runout skills, his fielding qualities were remarkable. Mark was an agility and composure cricketer on whom any batting team would never feel safe.

Place: Slips and cover are the main fields where Mark operated.

4. AB de Villiers (South Africa)

AB de Villiers was one of the most versatile fielders of his generation. His fast reflexes and a fantastic catching ability in the outfield and short midwicket made him a live wire in the field. De Villiers could change the complexion of the game with a single, acrobatic catch.

Position: Mainly in the wicket keeper position but could also hold his own at short cover and slips.

His fielding was as good as his batting, as he is well known as Mr. 360. He performed well in international matches as well as league matches like IPL, PSL etc.

5. Paul Collingwood (England)

Paul Collingwood is one of the best fielders England has ever produced in modern times. He had exceptional reflexes and never gave up easily and try to limit the opponent till the last ball. His catching in the slips and at short leg was very good, and his energy in the field was remains the same through the game. He keep motivating and energizing the fellow fielders and maintain the opponent under pressure.

Position: Primarily in the slips and at short leg.

Collingwood's commitment and sharp fielding in high-pressure situations made him a standout player for England in the 2000s.

The list may be include legends like Shane Watson, Viv Richards, and Suresh Raina, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan, Glenn Maxwell who were also exceptional fielders in their prime. Fielding is often overlooked, but these players proved that a match can be won or lost with a brilliant catch or an out-of-nowhere run-out.