Best Batting-Wicketkeeper

Against Australia...unlikely but I'd love to see it. I think he could do it against West Indies if they have a bad day like against SL.

Well don't be too harsh on Dhoni he started his career with a big bang scoring 148 (both against Pakistan in test & ODI) & 183* debutants are suppose to struggle at the start of their career unlike Dhoni who burst his way onto the scene he's just in bad patch of form but it won't last long a player with his mindset & skill he'll be back to his monstrouse strokes in no time.

Sangakkara in test matches, Gilchrist in ODI's.

I'd rather have Sangakkara in my side to be honest.

Originally posted by ANIL KUMBLE Well don't be too harsh on Dhoni he started his career with a big bang scoring 148 (both against Pakistan in test & ODI) & 183* debutants are suppose to struggle at the start of their career unlike Dhoni who burst his way onto the scene he's just in bad patch of form but it won't last long a player with his mindset & skill he'll be back to his monstrouse strokes in no time.

Yeh, that is definitely true - i'm sure he'll come back with a big bang!!!

He scored 183* & 148 at NO.3 and I think 96 at 2 against England so he is sort of in the mould of Gilly destructive opening keeper batsman. He should open more often.

does posting entirely in bold mean your point carries extra weight or something?

Akmal at his best,he cannot win a match single handely
but dhoni can,that is the differance

Mr ANdy flower

Give me Gilchrist first and then Sangakarra before even mentioning Dhoni and Akmal. Gilly and Sangga are not only better batsmen but also better with the gloves.

1) sangakkara - has a good technique and average. can have a faith on him any time.

Gilchrist is the more destructive of the them. Sangakkara will be more reliable! Kumar is the better keeper and Gilly the better ODI option.

Originally posted by ANIL KUMBLE 3rd best is probably Boucher he is still 30 or something and will end up with almost 500 test catches.

Well where do you put the genius known as Andy Flower?

Originally posted by ANIL KUMBLE Kumar Sangakkara infact has been one of the best batsman in the world in the top 5 ATLEAST. His keeping is first class he is no doubt the best keeper/batsman today. By the end of his career I wouldn't be suprised if he is hailed the best keeper/batsman ever cause right now that's what most people rate Gilchrist greatest keeper/batsman of all time. 3rd best is probably Boucher he is still 30 or something and will end up with almost 500 test catches.

I was talkng in that context.

My #1 goes to Sangakkara. He is technically well equipped than all other keeper/batsmen.
More reliable explosive when needed,a match winner,can play according to the situation..
Just forget the Keepers..if u take the 5 best batsmen in the world today he is there.
Gilly is my #2,he is great batsman who can be rated only below Jayasuriya when we think about the devastating nature of his batting.
Dhoni and Kamran too are talented,but must go far more to reach Sanga and Gilly,even boucher can be rated bit higher than Kamran.