A wicketkeeper is an essential role in cricket that involves catching, stumping, and sometimes batting. There are several synonyms and slang terms used for the wicketkeeper in cricket, including keeper, gloveman, stumper, safe-hands, and behind the stumps. Other terms include wickie, stopper, and crouch. The wicketkeeper is the player who wears gloves and stands behind the stumps, waiting for the bowler to deliver the ball. They are responsible for catching any balls that are missed by the other fielders and for attempting to catch the ball when it flies past the batsman's bat. A good wicketkeeper can often be the difference between winning and losing a match.