Nicknamed āThe Worldās Best Slip Fielderā by many, Mark Waugh was silky smooth in the cordon. His ability to catch at second slip with minimal fuss was unmatched.
2. Rahul Dravid (India)
āThe Wallā wasnāt just a run-machine ā he pouched 210 Test catches, the most by a non-wicketkeeper. Dravid was especially brilliant against spinners, standing close at slip.
3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)
One of cricketās greatest all-rounders, Kallis had a pair of bucket hands. He made slip catching look easy, finishing with 200 Test catches.
4. Mark Taylor (Australia)
Before captaining Australia, Taylor was known for his safe hands at first slip. His sharp reflexes and reliability helped Australiaās dominant bowling attack thrive.
5. Brian Lara (West Indies)
The Prince of Port of Spain wasnāt just about dazzling batting. He was also an excellent slipper, especially to the fast bowlers. His anticipation stood out in a team stacked with pace greats.
6. Stephen Fleming (New Zealand)
The elegant Kiwi skipper was one of the best in the slip cordon. He often stood at second slip and held on to some remarkable catches.
7. Ricky Ponting (Australia)
Ponting combined athleticism with sharp anticipation. Whether at slip or in the gully, he rarely dropped chances. His presence gave bowlers huge confidence.
8. Graeme Smith (South Africa)
As captain and first slip, Smith was a rock. He had quick reactions and big hands, making him especially good at low catches.
9. Alastair Cook (England)
Englandās all-time leading run-scorer also built a reputation as a safe slipper, particularly against spinners like Graeme Swann.
10. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)
With 205 Test catches, Mahela is second only to Dravid among non-wicketkeepers. He was phenomenal at slip, especially to Muttiah Muralitharanās spin.
ā Special Mentions: Michael Clarke, Clive Lloyd, Shane Warne (in the slips to spinners), and Hashim Amla.
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