Safest hands in the business – 7 players with the most catches in Test cricket without a dropped catch since June 2023

Holding onto catches in Test cricket is essential when trying to break down batting lineups.
The best sides in the field make the most of their opportunities, knowing that a dropped catch can provide a batter a second life and often come back to bite the fielding side.
Changes in the way that nations are attacking Test cricket are creating more chances courtesy of more flamboyant stroke-making.
There is one fielder on the list who is in a league of their own when it comes to making catches count and has been utterly dependable for his country.
7. Kane Williamson – 8 consecutive catches
Known for his skills with bat in hand as one of the Black Cap’s greatest captains, Williamson has also been valuable in the field.
Positioning himself in the slips for most of his New Zealand career, Williamson rarely spurns a chance and supports his bowlers valiantly.
6. Imam-ul-Haq – 8 consecutive catches
Despite his positive performances for Pakistan as an opening batter, he has been reliable for his side while fielding.
He’s often utilised in close catching fielding positions due to his ability to capitalise on difficult chances with great success.
5. Asfar Zazai – 8 consecutive catches
In his young career for Afghanistan, Zazai has shown great promise with the bat but has also brought much-needed energy to the field.
The skipper often positions Zazai in the outfield and his ability to cover ground quickly and covert tough catches makes me wonder how long his streak will last.
4. Jasprit Bumrah – 8 consecutive catches
Having just pulled off arguably one of the best bowling performances by a tourist in Australia, his effectiveness in the field often gets forgotten.
However, in between his draining bowling spells, Bumrah has been faultless at mid-on and mid-off, taking his catches while advising his India team-mates as captain.
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3. Sarfaraz Ahmed – 10 consecutive catches
A wise head, Ahmed has consistently performed with both the bat and the gloves for a long period and plays a vital role in the squad.
His ability to read the game combined with lightning-fast refunds are part of the reason it’s been nearly two years since his last dropped chance.
2. Lorcan Tucker – 11 consecutive catches
The Ireland first-choice wicketkeeper has been flawless when representing the national side in Test cricket.
Despite Ireland playing fewer tests per year than many nations on this list, he still finds himself second in world cricket with 11 consecutive catches.
1. Mohammad Rizwan – 30 consecutive catches
Rizwan had been incredibly effective as one of the premier wicketkeeper-batsman for Pakistan in recent years.
His record speaks for itself and with 30 catches in a row since June 2023, he truly is in a league of his own when it comes to making the most of opportunities.