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Best fielders in the world [updated ranking]
Let’s see which player gets the best positions in the list of the top 10 best fielders in cricket history.
No. 10: Francois Du Plessis: Best fielder in South Africa cricket:
- National team: South Africa
- Position: Right-handed batsman and Right-arm leg-break bowler
- Test Debut: 23rd November 2012 versus Australia
- ODI Debut: 18 January 2011 versus India
- T20I Debut: 8 September 2012 versus England
Francoise is well known international cricketer from South Africa. Besides right-handed batsman and right-arm leg break bowler, he is also one of the best fielders in the world and his national team.
No. 09: Suresh Raina: Great performer from team India:
- National team: India
- Position: Left-handed batsman and Right-arm off-spin bowler
- Test Debut: 26 July 2010 against Sri Lanka
- ODI Debut: 13th July 2005 against Sri Lanka
- T20I Debut: first December 2006 against South Africa
Suresh Raina is not only a great player from team India also considered one of the best fielders in the world. His mind-blowing drive to catch the ball near the boundary always wins the hearts of Indian fans as well as Global cricket supporters.
NO. 8: Steve Smith: One of the finest cricketers from team Australia:
- National team: Australia
- Position: Right-handed batsman and right-arm leg spin bowler
- Test Debut: 13th July 2010 against Pakistan
- ODI Debut: 19 February 2010 against West Indies
- T20I Debut: 5th February 2010 versus Pakistan
Steve Smith is not only one of the best batsmen on the Australian Cricket team but he is also considered one of the best fielders in the world. He started his career as a local club player but became one of the greatest players on the Australian National Cricket Team.
No. 7: Ravindra Jadeja: Best fielders in the world from Indian cricket history:
- National team: India
- Position: Left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
- Test Debut: 13th December 2012 against England
- ODI Debut: 8 February 2009 against Sri Lanka
- T20I Debut: 10th February 2009 against Sri Lanka
Rabindra Jadeja famously known as Jaddu considered one of the best fielders in the world the Indian cricket team. Not only a very good fielder Jadeja is also A Remarkable spinner and batsman. Jadeja is also a very popular demanding player in the Indian Premier League. His excellent performance helped Team India to win the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.
No. 6: Paul Collingwood: Best fielders in the world
- National team: England
- Position: Right-handed batsman and right arm medium pace bowler.
- Test Debut: second December 2003 against Sri Lanka
- ODI Debut: 7th June 2001 versus Pakistan
- T20I Debut: 13th June 2007 against Australia
Paul Collingwood is one of the popular players from the England cricket team and is considered one of the best fielders in the world in the case of Test cricket formats. He was the captain of the England national ODI team from 2007 to 2008. His excellent technique in the case of both batting and fielding made lots of admiration in the cricket world.
No. 05: Andrew Symonds: One of the greatest Australian players:
- National Team: Australia
- Position: Right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler
- Test Debut: 8 March 2004 against Sri Lanka
- ODI debut: 10th November 1998 against Pakistan
- T20 Debut: 7th February 2005 against New Zealand
Andrew Symonds is a very popular player from the Australian Cricket team and is also considered one of the best fielders in the world. He has always been a great asset to the Australian Cricket team during his career. He always leads his team as a leading batsman. With his excellent fielding skills, he always benefited the Australian Cricket team in any format.
No. 04: Herschelle Gibbs: one of the best ODI fielders in cricket history:
- National Team: South Africa
- Position: Right-handed batsman and right arm medium pace bowler
- Test Debut: 27 November 1996 against India
- ODI debut: 3rd October 1996 against Kenya
- T20 Debut: 21st October 2005 against New Zealand
Not only one of the best fielders in the world but Gibbs is also considered one of the best opening batsmen in cricket history. He was excellent in all kinds of international cricket formats. Hard work and talent are always reflected in Gibb’s games whenever he played for the South Africa National Cricket Team.
NO. 03: Ricky Ponting: one of the greatest Australian Cricket Stars:
- National Team: Australia
- Position: Right-handed batsman or right arm medium base bowler
- Test Debut: 8 December 1995 versus Sri Lanka
- ODI debut: 15 February 1995 against South Africa
Ricky Ponting is one of the most successful captains in Australian cricket history as well as considered one of the best fielders in the world. He was one of the best-performing members of the World Cup-winning Australian Cricket team of 2013 and 2007. Ricky Ponting has also made a place in the list of best captain the cricket history.
NO. 02: AB de Villiers- Best fielder from the South Africa cricket team:
- National Team: South Africa
- Position: Right-handed batsman and right arm medium pace bowler and wicketkeeper.
- Test Debut: 17 December 2004 against England
- ODI debut: 2nd February 2005 against England
- T20 Debut: 24th February 2006 against Australia
AB de Villiers is one of the finest players from South Africa as well as one of the best fielders in the world. Not only as a very excellent batsman he is one of the best wicket-keepers in the cricket world. He can catch the ball Behind the Wicked with his one hand.
No. 01 Best fielders in the world: Jonty Rhodes
- National Team: South Africa
- Position: right-handed batsman and right arm medium pace bowler
- Test Debut: 13th November 1992 against India
- ODI debut: 26 February 1992 versus Australia
Whenever talking about the best fielders in the world of cricket then Jonty Rhodes no doubt is the only best. He is one of the best players on the South African team and he is best known for his fielding in any position.
Hello cricket fans, hopefully, you get the names of the greatest fielders in the cricket world. So, who is your favorite and do you agree with our ranking? Don’t forget to comment below.
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