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My Take
I have a soft spot for the unglamorous specialists, and Mark Boucher is exactly that. Holding the record for the most Test dismissals by a wicket-keeper, with 532 catches and 555 in total, is the kind of achievement built on relentless consistency rather than highlight-reel flash. In a sport that adores big-hitting batsmen, the keeper who quietly never drops a chance deserves more love. His 2009 Wisden Cricketer of the Year honour was richly earned, and his move into coaching suggests a sharp mind to match the hands. To me, Boucher is one of cricket's great unsung craftsmen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mark Boucher
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・バウチャー
- Reading
- まーく・ばうちゃー
- Born
- December 3, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- cricketer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Selborne College
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mark Boucher born?
Born December 3, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Mark Boucher from?
Mark Boucher is from East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
What does Mark Boucher do?
Mark Boucher works as cricketer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.