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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 ...
Overview. Stats. Records. Matches. Videos. News. Photos. Full Name. Adam Craig Gilchrist. Born. November 14, 1971, Bellingen, New South Wales. Age. 52y 200d. Nicknames. Gilly, Churchy. Batting...
- Male
- December 14, 1971
- Australia
Australia. Personal Information. Born. Nov 14, 1971 (52 years) Birth Place. Bellingen, New South Wales. Height. 1.86 m. Role. WK-Batsman. Batting Style. Left Handed Bat. Bowling Style. Right-arm...
- 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.
- “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.
Player Bio. Adam Gilchrist, the former wicket-keeper from Australia, is regarded as the greatest wicket-keeper batsman of all time. He held the record for the most number of dismissals in ODIs (472) and holds the record for the most for Australia in Test cricket.
Mar 8, 2021 · Indian Premier League. Adam Gilchrist: The greatest bowler in IPL history. by Ben Gardner March 8, 2021 - 4:57pm 3 minute read. Why Adam Gilchrist is, statistically speaking, the best bowler in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The name ‘Adam Gilchrist’ is an evocative one for cricket fans.
