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Former captain names youngster who can change ‘complexion of the match’
The role of a wicketkeeper in the game of cricket has evolved drastically in the last two decades. Before the Adam Gilchrist and MS Dhoni eras, which redefined wicketkeepers as all-rounders, the world had seen specialist keepers in the names of Ian Healy, Syed Kirmani, Moin Khan, and Jeff Dujon, among others. They found a place in the team mainly because of their glove work. However, for a modern-day wicketkeeper, his batting skills matter as much as his prowess behind the stumps. If a team has to choose between a pure wicketkeeper and a wicketkeeper-batsman, they prefer the latter as that player adds depth to the side and brings in more balance. A fitting example in today's world is Wriddhiman Saha and Rishabh Pant. One can easily guess who is who. Former India captain, Dilip Vengsarkar agrees. While speaking to Cricket Next, the Indian batting stalwart stated that while it is handy to have a wicketkeeper who can score, one should not have a fixed idea about certain things
