Nov.12 (CRICKETNMORE) - Cricket is often dominated by batsman and bowlers while fielding which is an equally aspect of the game is discussed rarely. In todays statistics special, lets take a look at the top 10 fielders with most catches across all formats of International Cricket.
Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jaywardene holds the record of most catches in international cricket. He has 440 catches cobinedly in all three formats of the game.
Top 10 Fielders with most Catches at International Level
1.Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)
Matches - 652, Innings - 768, Catches - 440, Catches/Inning - 0.57
2. Ricky Ponting (Australia)
Matches - 560, Innings - 717, Catches - 364, Catches/Inning - 0.50
3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
Matches - 519, Innings - 664, Catches - 338. Catches/Inning - 0.50
4. Rahul Dravid (India)
Matches - 509, Innings - 571, Catches - 334, Catches/Inning - 0.58
5. Stephen Fleming (New Zealand)
Matches - 396, Innings - 480, Catches - 306, Catches/Inning - 0.63
6. Graeme Smith (South Africa)
Matches - 347, Innings - 454, Catches - 292, Catches/Inning - 0.64
7. Mark Waugh (Australia)
Matches - 372, Innings - 488, Catches - 289, Catches/Inning - 0.59
8. Ross Taylor (New Zealand)
Matches - 344, Innings - 411, Catches - 284, Catches/Inning - 0.69
9. Brian Lara (West Indies)
Matches - 430, Innings - 537, Catches - 284, Catches/Inning - 0.52
10. Allan Border (Australia)
Matches - 429, Innings - 547, Catches - 283, Catches/Inning - 0.51
Sahir