From Behind The Stumps

Wicket keepers play a critical role behind the stumps, not just with their gloves but with their wits and amazing reflexes. A keeper usually has the best view of what all is happening on the ground and is liable to give the best advice.

Sledging is another major issue. When you have a constant bug buzzing in your ears you are bound to get distracted and have to deal with it silently.

Here ES brings you the top three videos of never-seen-before wicket-keeping antics.

2. Marc Boucher 

Many players admit that Boucher keeps on chirping behind the stumps and is rather irritating. In the video he sledges Tatenda Taibu of Zimbabwe incessantly in Nicky Boje’s over:

2. Kumar Sangakkara

A wicket has fallen and Shaun Pollock has come to the crease, here’s how Sanga greets him:

3. M S Dhoni

M S Dhoni is known to have his way with words. Here’s how he asks Jadeja to bowl the planned line and length: