Meaning Of The Word Wicketkeeper

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What's The Definition Of Wicketkeeper?

wicketkeeper
countable noun: A wicketkeeper is the player in a cricket team who stands behind the wicket in order to stop balls that the batsman misses or to catch balls that the batsman hits.

wicketkeeper in American English
the fielder whose position is just behind the batsman's wicket
noun: the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the wicket to stop balls that pass it

wicketkeeper in British English
noun: the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket

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