sayon basak
Cricketer Of The Year
Would you rate Healy as the the best ever with the gloves?
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DrWolverine
International Vice-Captain
One of my favourite wicketkeepers
DrWolverine
International Vice-Captain
Jack Russell
How good was he as a pure wicket keeper?
kyear2
Hall of Fame Member
Best I've ever seen. But Warne said his fc keeper was better. Evans, Knott and Taylor were all said to be better as well. David Murray was also supposed ridiculously clean.
kyear2
Hall of Fame Member
He was also really good, especially to pace.
DrWolverine
International Vice-Captain
I am not sure if he was the best ever. Healy is one of the best ever but Gilly coming after him has decreased his legacy.
kyear2
Hall of Fame Member
I don't think so tbh.
If you've watched the two, the difference in quality is clear. Gilly just beats him on batting.
DrWolverine
International Vice-Captain
Healy is clearly a better keeper.
But Gilly came after him and ppl have forgotten Healy
sayon basak
Cricketer Of The Year
Cricket Bliss
U19 Vice-Captain
Not sure about pre 70s keepers. Post among the videos I have seen and based on peer review
Knott is an ATG, Taylor considered technically the best keeper ever...also wins for longevity over anyone
Dujon had the best reflexes against fast bowling...but unproven against spinners due to the lack of spinners..
Marsh another great but underrated keeper, Healy and Gilchrist proven exceptionally against all attacks- Pace, Bounce, Swing and Spin
Latif naturally very talented keeper, Moin had a lot of technical limitations..still a good keeper
Russell..seen some of his amazing keeping clips, but less idea...
Have seen some amazing catches of Haddin...splendid and underrated...Saha is good...
Cricket Bliss
U19 Vice-Captain
Rodney Marsh's stumpings are lightning quick and some of his catches were decent first slip catches...
Is Dhoni overrated as being the only person to do quick stumpings? I have seen Marsh, Russell do about the same.
Coronis
Hall of Fame Member
I would say it could have something to do with the prevalence of spin for India. Don’t know how accurate that might be.
capt_Luffy
Hall of Fame Member
I have read about Russell's keeping to spin from two very respected English posters here, and it wasn't particularly much positive.
kyear2
Hall of Fame Member
Literally who has forgotten Ian Healy?
There seems to be an direct inverse correlation between batting and wicket keeping talent.
its almost literally the better batsman you are the worse you are with the gloves.
When you look at the full time, notable keepers post war it's
Gilchrist
Knott / Healy
Evans.
Doesn't mean they're forgotten though.
Coronis
Hall of Fame Member
I believe people have been derided here for that exact opinion.