Mark Boucher

Cricketer, Test wicket-keeper

Mark Boucher - Cricketer, Test wicket-keeper
Born

December 3rd, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Africa

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A renowned wicket-keeper and middle-order batsman, distinguished in cricket for representing South Africa. Boucher played in 147 Test matches and 398 One Day Internationals (ODIs). He contributed significantly to the national team's success during his career, marked by impressive statistics and records. Boucher retired as the most successful Test wicket-keeper in history, reflecting exceptional skills behind the stumps. His leadership and strategic acumen saw him take part in multiple cricketing tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Most Test dismissals by a wicket-keeper

Part of the South African squad in three World Cups

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