Boucher sets wicket-keeping world record by AFP

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Ground:	National Stadium, Karachi
Scorecard:	Pakistan v South Africa
Player:	MV Boucher
Event:	South Africa in Pakistan 2007/08

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DateLine: 3rd October 2007

 

South African wicket-keeper Mark Boucher on Wednesday broke Ian Healy's record for dismissals behind the stumps when he claimed his 396th victim.

 

The 30-year-old stumped Pakistani batsman Umar Gul for 12 on the third day of the first Test against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi.

 

Boucher, who made his Test debut against Pakistan at Sheikhupura in 1997, has 378 catches and 18 stumpings from 103 Tests. He is regarded as one of the world's best keepers and is also a dependable batsman.

 

Healy, who retired in 1999, had 366 catches and 29 stumpings in 119 Tests.

(Article: Copyright © 2007 AFP)