Australian wicket keeper batsman ADAM GILCHRIST shocked the world by announcing his retirement. This comes out of the blue even as he very recently broke the world record for the most number of dismissals. ‘Gilly’ as he is more affectionately known has decided to quit on a high following McGrath and Warne. A man who was booed when he initially took over the mantle from Ian Healy, retires as a vastly respected player in the cricketing fraternity. He will always be remembered as a gentleman cricketer who walked even before the umpire raised his finger: a feat yet to be repeated by his team mates.
Gilchrist who changed the way the world looked upon wicket keepers said that “I have been fortunate to have had an amazing journey full of rich experiences”. Rich experiences indeed, considering his various records among which 100 sixes in tests and the most centuries by a wicket keeper stand out. He always played with passion and was always ready to congratulate and acknowledge other’s achievem
ents. A sample was on view when he acknowledged Indian skipper Anil Kumble‘s feat of 600 wickets even when there was a bitter feeling between the two teams after Sydney.
Gilchrist who played a record number of test matches on the trot from his debut will definitely be missed by Australia and the entire world. Though he was denied a fairytale farewell in Adelaide one can expect him to hammer a few balls way out of the stadium in his own inimitable style, in what would be his last outing in the forthcoming triseries. Definitely a warrior to be saluted!
Gilchrist who changed the way the world looked upon wicket keepers said that “I have been fortunate to have had an amazing journey full of rich experiences”. Rich experiences indeed, considering his various records among which 100 sixes in tests and the most centuries by a wicket keeper stand out. He always played with passion and was always ready to congratulate and acknowledge other’s achievem
ents. A sample was on view when he acknowledged Indian skipper Anil Kumble‘s feat of 600 wickets even when there was a bitter feeling between the two teams after Sydney.Gilchrist who played a record number of test matches on the trot from his debut will definitely be missed by Australia and the entire world. Though he was denied a fairytale farewell in Adelaide one can expect him to hammer a few balls way out of the stadium in his own inimitable style, in what would be his last outing in the forthcoming triseries. Definitely a warrior to be saluted!
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