Monank Patel picks his top 5 wicketkeepers of all-time, includes two Indians [Exclusive]

United States of America star batter and captain Monank Patel recently shared his picks for the top five wicketkeepers of all time in an exclusive interaction with CricTracker. The 32-year-old named Adam

Gilchrist, MS Dhoni, Kumar Sangakkara, Brendan McCullum, and Rishabh Pant, notably including two Indians. Monank kept the selection straightforward, focusing on their overall impact behind the stumps.

The interaction also saw Monank speak up on the batter who inspires him the most, naming India's former skipper and batting stalwart, Virat Kohli. He also stressed up on the dream bowler to face at the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.

Meanwhile, the Indian-born American wicketkeeper-batter has scored 2,288 ODI runs at an average of 34.66, and 920 T20I runs at a strike rate of 137.51, including four international centuries. He has represented the USA, MI, New York, MI Emirates, Samp Army, and Sharjah Warriorz, while leading the USA to historic wins, including at the 2024 T20 World Cup. 

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Which batter inspires you the most and why?

It’s all about the process for him. He talks about the process, not the result or outcome. It’s more about how you immerse yourself in the process, and I really like that mindset and his fighting character.

Who would be your dream bowler to face at the T20 World Cup 2026?

I have played with Jasprit Bumrah back in the days in Gujarat state, so he will be the one.

Who are your top five all-time best wicket-keepers?

Adam Gilchrist, MS Dhoni, Kumar Sangakkara, Brendan McCullum, and Rishabh Pant

Among current Indian batters, whose batting style do you admire the most and why?

I admire KL Rahul's batting style. I have been following him since a long time and I kind of relate my batting style with him.