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Adam Craig Gilchrist AM (/ ˈ ɡ ɪ l k r ɪ s t /; born 14 November 1971) is an Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer and captain of the Australia national cricket team. He was an attacking left-handed batsman and record-breaking wicket-keeper , who redefined the role for the Australia national team through his aggressive batting.
Going in first or seventh, wearing whites or coloureds, Adam Gilchrist was the symbolic heart of 2000s Australia's steamrolling agenda and the most exhilarating cricketer of the modern age.
- Male
- December 14, 1971
- Australia
The 2007-08 season saw Gilchrist being plagued by injuries and although he was still doing a good job, particularly in ODIs, he decided to retire from international cricket in 2008.
- “Gilly” and “Church”: Gilchrist is nicknamed either ‘Gilly’ or ‘Church’ (or sometimes its variation ‘Churchy’). While ‘Gilly’ comes from his surname, the ‘Churchy’ originates from the fact he is a disciplined and religious Christian who attends Church quite often.
- School captain to legend: By the time he was 13, Gilchrist’s parents moved to Lismore, and he was soon leading the Kadina High School cricket team. He soon graduated to higher levels.
- First-Class debut: Gilchrist made his First-Class debut for New South Wales, against Tasmania at SCG in January 1993. Gilchrist wasn’t keeping wickets and was out for 16.
- Making a mark in international cricket: Gilchrist made his debut in the Titan Cup that was played in India in 1996. Against South Africa, at Faridabad, he scored 18.
- Early Life and Background. A. Birth and Childhood: Born in 1971 in Bellingen, New South Wales, Gilchrist’s early life was filled with sporting pursuits, including cricket, rugby, and tennis.
- Rise to Prominence. A. Domestic Cricket Achievements: Adam Gilchrist dominated domestic cricket in Australia, scoring prolifically for Western Australia and winning several titles.
- Wicketkeeping Prowess. A. Introduction to Wicketkeeping: Although primarily a batsman, Gilchrist’s natural athleticism and quick reflexes made him a natural choice for the wicketkeeping role.
- Explosive Batting Style. A. Attacking Approach at the Top of the Order: Gilchrist revolutionized the opening batsman’s role with his aggressive and fearless approach.
Adam Gilchrist was not only a formidable wicket-keeper, with 905 dismissals to his name, but was also a star with bat in hand, scoring 5,570 Test runs and 9,619 ODI runs. Player Bio Adam Gilchrist, the former wicket-keeper from Australia, is regarded as the greatest wicket-keeper batsman of all time.
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Dec 14, 2021 · That day has since gone down in cricket legend — it was the day Adam Gilchrist smashed 100 runs from 57 balls. Adam Gilchrist stands on the WACA Ground, November, 2021 (Glyn Jones)
