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Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1951 First wicketkeeper to 200 Test dismissals First Englishman to 1000 runs and 100 dismissals First player to 2000 runs and 200 dismissals Godfrey Evans was 'arguably the best wicketkeeper' in the world. The records on paper fail to capture the immensity of his stature as a cricketer. Godfrey Evans was extremely efficient behind the wickets and his stumpings were conducted with lightening quickness. He was often accused of making unnecessary dives and making easy catches look spectacular. But such were sights that added fun to a humdrum day at cricket. Godfrey Evans, no doubt, did take a fair number of sensational catches that are still much talked about. Godfrey Evans, like most good wicketkeepers, was inspirational. He was constantly pepping up the fielders to be alert. Most bowlers who played with Godfrey Evans remark that the knowledge that a safe pair of hands was keeping the wickets boosted their confidence. Godfrey Evans played in 91 test matches and scored 2439 runs at an average of 20.49 runs. He tally of victims at the end of his test career was 219. He scored 14882 runs from his 465 first class matches and dismissed 1060 batsmen. livescore.warofcricket.com gives information on Godfrey Evans and other Great Cricket Players. |
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