Is MS Dhoni The Best Wicketkeeper In The World At The Moment?

Surely, if you look at some of his stumpings and run-outs, you’d agree.

February 22, 2018

Without a shadow of doubt, he is. While commentating, the usually banal Ravi Shastri once commented that Dhoni had faster hands than a pick-pocket. Surely, if you look at some of his stumpings and run-outs, you’d agree.

Just last year, India’s team selector MSK Prasad silenced all those who were critical of his place as a batsman in the team. “How many of us believe this fact that MSD is still the best wicketkeeper in the world? We still believe he is still the best wicketkeeper. (People) are only focusing on his batting form. He is an invaluable asset to this team when it comes to crunch situations. (On) his inputs, he has got one of the best brains and he is the best person to guide Virat. Not many people realise that in the last 10 to 15 years that he has been playing for the country, he has never had a bad day with the wicketkeeping gloves. We always treat him more like a batsman, but the phenomenal stuff that he does behind the wickets… not many people appreciate it. According to me, he is still the best wicketkeeper in the world,” he was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.

That sums up our view too. If you’re still not convinced, then here are a few videos that prove how lethal he can be behind the stumps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNV0x0xBTIA

We have the stats to prove it too. We’ll compare the stats of MS Dhoni and 5 other top wicketkeepers in the world to see who comes out on top. In terms of sheer experience, there’s no beating Dhoni. But is he the best in other areas too? Let’s see.