Uncle Sam asks...

Intricate, thoughtful Question (courtsey Sameer aka Sam, in his exact words): WHY do u need a damned wicketkeeper for a f*****g Bowl-Out ?(we are talking twenty20 here)

Irrational, unnecessary answer - I: Because, wicket keepers traditionally remain behind the wickets and not in front of it.

Irrational, unnecessary answer - II: Because, wicketkeepers' role is not to 'keep' the wickets at home, but something else.

Irrational, unnecessary answer - III: So that the ball does not get lost. Because if the ball does not hit the stumps, it would go away to the boundary, who would fetch it? If you remember, dogs are not allowed inside the playing arena.

Irrational, unnecessary answer - IV: Because one cannot expect the umpire or the match refree in their tie and shirts to remain behind the wickets.

Irrational, unnecessary answer - V: Stupid question, next you would ask, why do we need green grass for the field, why can't we play on hay or concrete or even glass? Or why is it called lambda and not Sam-bda? Or why does Rakhee Sawant behave the way she does? Or why does Britney Spears not appear in K-serials instead. Is there an end to the questions? It's better that you get out of that "Tell Me Why"? mode. Grow up.

Any other answers are welcome.