"MS Dhoni had quick hands but Foakes has the quickest hands", feels Alec Stewart

Ben Foakes during the second Test v India in Visakhapatnam last week. Pic/Getty Images

Former England wicketkeeper Alec Stewart believes though the legendary MS Dhoni had quick hands as a keeper, Ben Foakes possesses the quickest hands in the game currently. In the first two Tests against India, Foakes has earned plaudits for his exceptional wicketkeeping skills in conditions which present a tough examination for overseas keepers.

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Alec Stewart

As of now, he's taken six catches and effected two stumpings on tour of India, including taking two superb catches off leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed's bowling at Visakhapatnam. "He does things that no one else can do. His hand speed is second to none. MS Dhoni had quick hands but he [Foakes] has the quickest hands in the game and the ball stays in them," said Stewart to The Times.

Stewart, who was wicketkeeper in 82 Tests for England in his playing days, had helped Foakes prepare for the Test tour of India in his capacity as director of cricket at county club Surrey.

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