Who is Adam Gilchrist

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Adam Gilchrist's Brilliant Career

Champion Australian cricketer, Adam Gilchrist is arguably the greatest wicket-keeper batsman ever.

On the 27th January 2008 Gilchrist announced his retirement from international cricket. His entertaining brand of cricket will be missed by fans all over the world.

Gilchrist's amazing abilty to score runs quickly with powerful hitting is very entertaining to watch. He scored the second fastest century in test cricket history, making 100 runs off only 57 balls.

At the time of his retirement, Gilchrist held the record for the greatest number of dismissals made by a wicket-keeper.

Three reasons to love Adam Gilchrist

Australia's Champion Wicket-Keeper Batsman

1. Adam Gilchrist held the world record for the number of dismissals by a wicket-keeper in cricket.

2. Adam Gilchrist is one of the few players to walk when he knows he has hit the ball and been caught behind.

3. Adam Gilchrist is one of the most exciting batsman and fastest scorers ever to play the game of cricket.

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Adam Gilchrist Batsman vs Adam Gilchrist Wicket-keeper

It's a tough choice because Adam Gilchrist was great at both

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Was Adam Gilchrist a better batsman or wicket-keeper

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Batsman

Ashutosh says:

He was the best batsman

Andrew Claypole says:

Both

hursit says:

Absolutely! Love it!

slfocus says:

A great batsman! I think his aggressive batting put him on the spotlight more.
Definitely one of the best wicketkeepers too. Overall I say a better batsman!

says:

Sad to see him bow out of the game.

Wicket-keeper

parwez says:

such a great cricketer all over world never found this type cricketer

Msmallet says:

Agree with the 'both'

Mike says:

Still good a batting though, if I could choose both, I would!!!

 

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Adam Gilchrist in the News

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Adam Gilchrist in the News

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Adam Gilchrist says he has played his last IPL match
Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist leaves the ground after his dismissal against Delhi during their IPL 5 match in Dharamsala on Saturday. (PTI Photo) DHARAMSALA: Finally, four years after his international retirement, Adam Gilchrist has called time on his ...
IPL 2012: Mandeep Singh says Sachin Tendulkar is his idol
Talking about senior cricketers in the side, Adam Gilchrist and David Hussey's influence, Mandeep said, ?Both really inspire, especially the youngsters. They gave me an opportunity to bat in the top order and I wanted to make use of this opportunity, ...
Gilchrist walks for final time
Kings XI Punjab's Adam Gilchrist leaves the ground after his dismissal during the IPL match against Delhi. Photo: AP Adam Gilchrist has played his last game of cricket. Gilchrist, who is the captain/coach of the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier ...
Gilchrist dents Super Kings' playoff chances
Skipper Adam Gilchrist, making a comeback to the Kings XI set-up after a hamstring injury kept him out of nine matches, scored an unbeaten 64 of 46 balls (9x4, 6x2) to carry his team past the 121-run target set by Chennai. Thus, Kings XI (16 points) ...

Adam Gichrist scores the second fastest century in test cricket. 

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Adam Gilchrist says he has played his last IPL match
Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist leaves the ground after his dismissal against Delhi during their IPL 5 match in Dharamsala on Saturday. (PTI Photo) DHARAMSALA: Finally, four years after his international retirement, Adam Gilchrist has called time on his ...
IPL 2012: Mandeep Singh says Sachin Tendulkar is his idol
Talking about senior cricketers in the side, Adam Gilchrist and David Hussey's influence, Mandeep said, ?Both really inspire, especially the youngsters. They gave me an opportunity to bat in the top order and I wanted to make use of this opportunity, ...
Gilchrist walks for final time
Kings XI Punjab's Adam Gilchrist leaves the ground after his dismissal during the IPL match against Delhi. Photo: AP Adam Gilchrist has played his last game of cricket. Gilchrist, who is the captain/coach of the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier ...
Gilchrist dents Super Kings' playoff chances
Skipper Adam Gilchrist, making a comeback to the Kings XI set-up after a hamstring injury kept him out of nine matches, scored an unbeaten 64 of 46 balls (9x4, 6x2) to carry his team past the 121-run target set by Chennai. Thus, Kings XI (16 points) ...

Another Adam Gilchrist classic catch! 

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    Liked the article a lot. Energetic pictures I would say.
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