Mark Boucher retires from International Cricket

[Dan08]

My best memory is that 50 he hit in the final ODI against Australia to see his team to a series win and break the world record for highest score.

[adi_6294]

very underrated batsmen...I still remembers his century against pakistan in 2006 ODI...

[DHONI183]

Originally Posted by adi_6294 very underrated batsmen...I still remembers his century against pakistan in 2006 ODI...

That never happened I am afraid.

[Gotham Cronie]

Originally Posted by UmarMalik Not sure how many of you will agree with me on this, but the best current keeper in International cricket has just retired from the arena. He might not be a great batsman, but I never saw Boucher dropping sitters or giving his wicket away. He made his debut in a time when keepers batting did not matter so much but yet, he remained a match winner with his batting as well. My best memory of Mark Boucher: When Australia posted a score of 434, Boucher came after the dismissal of Gibbs and scored a match winning 50 to take his side to a series win

Originally Posted by Shaheerthe2nd His role in that ODI match against Australia.

Originally Posted by LastLaugh_PK Came here to write about that ODI match.

Originally Posted by arsalan660 Scores winning runs in Chase of 434 against Aussies

Originally Posted by pakistanalltheway That 4 to finish the highest run chase ever . Awesome moment for an awesome match .

Originally Posted by DHONI183 Mark Boucher´s innings against Australia in Johannesburg ODI 2005 and the winning run he hit. 45 not out at Edgbaston in 2008 versus England, putting up one of the greatest partnerships of Test cricket history with Graeme Smith. Nice one!

Originally Posted by Dan08 My best memory is that 50 he hit in the final ODI against Australia to see his team to a series win and break the world record for highest score.

Came in to post about this innings. Especially at the very end with 9 wickets down and him finishing it with a 4 on the penultimate ball.

[Fawad2010]

Mark Boucher wasn't about having a few great moments, this guy consistently gave you his best behind the wicket.

One of THE best all-time keepers, IMO

[OZGOD]

Bouch on his way back to South Africa after his eye surgery. Get well soon Bouch.

[adi_6294]

century against pakistan in 2006....smashing bowlers all over the ground...

[spaceshot]

iinm, he was the one who kept Pat symcox company when the latter reached his century, and immediately after got out .. leaving Boucher stranded. I think boucher got 88 something.

Really called Pat by all the bad names i knew back then.

[Sidcricfan]

434-438 match. Enough said.

[Jo_Don]

After hitting the winning runs in the 438 match:

[freelance_cricketer]

Same. Hitting the winning run in that match forever will be his and his fan's best memory. Totally deserved to be at the striker's end.

I like Pollock's old school watch.