Thick-set in build and combative in approach, Rodney Marsh remains one of the most respected wicket keepers to have ever played international cricket. During a Test career which bridged a period of 14 years until his retirement in 1983-84, he collected a then world-record tally of 355 dismissals; the combination of his concentration, athleticism and highly skilled glovework earning him enormous admiration among spectators and fellow players alike. Marsh enjoyed no easy passage to the top - he was forced to cool his heels at first-class level as a specialist batsman initially and then endured strident criticism when he was promoted to the national team ahead of the popular Brian Taber - but there was little argument about his credentials in either arena thereafter.
More than 800 first-class dismissals, 355 Test dismissals and 124 ODI dismissals, Rodney Marsh fought his way into the side and through some skilled glove work and an undying thirst to perform, he ended up becoming one of the greatest wicket keepers to keep the wickets in the history of this game. He moved pretty quickly and was also light on his feet. It is sad that someone as talented as Marsh has been forgotten by many writers when formulating the list of top ten wicket keepers. Nevertheless, Top Ten Greatest Wicket keepers Of All Time will not forget this great wicket keeper.
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