A cricket team comprises of 11 persons with four specialist bowlers, five specialist batsmen, one all rounder and a wicketkeeper. Some bowlers can be better batsmen. Some batsmen will bowl for short spells and wicketkeeper should be a good batsmen.
A fast bowler will open the innings, from one end or the other, with a stock delivery, perhaps an out swinger with variations such as slow ball and leg cutter. In consultation with the captain, set an attacking field, with plenty of close-in fielders. Bowl straight at the wicket, making the batsmen hit every ball bowled early in the game. He will not be able to let them go past and thus judge the pace of the pitch at his leisure. Keep the ball on a good length, pitching not too close or too far away from the batsman. Most of the batsmen are out when fielders catch the ball. Close-in field will crouch from the moment the ball leaves the bowler��s hand. Outfielders walk in quickly, ready to chase the ball in any direction. Both will be watching the ball leave the bat.
A wicketkeeper is very important player in cricket but is underrated in the game. To be a good wicket keeper requires dedication and practice to learn good techniques to give that extra edge behind the stumps, the target behind the batsman and aimed at during a delivery. Professional wicket keepers have various methods they use to develop their skills and keep them honed. These involve both physical and mental exercise to train the body to cope with the rigors of wicket keeping. A wicket keeper has a demanding position in the game. You need power in your legs for jumping and diving, great reactions and quick feet. If you are able to catch a return throw from the field with one hand, you are in a better position to throw the ball on if needed, either at the stumps or to a fielder at the other end of the wicket. Doing this can improve your catching, as it is harder to take the ball cleanly with only one hand. Wicket keepers should be ready to take a ball that is edged by the batsmen. A team��s wicket keeper should know the way the ball is moving, the batsman��s technique and state of mind. Wicket keepers are very important for the team given their position in the middle. A good wicket keeper should use this position to rally encouragement to the team. A wicket keeper��s body should begin to rise from the crouch as you judge the bounce and trajectory of the ball as it leaves the bowler��s hand. Your eyes should follow the ball all the way. As you do this, move your body and feet to get in line with the ball.