Born on Nov 14th 1971, he ruled over cricket for years together.. Infact, he holds a record of playing 96 test matches(at a stretch) right from his debut!! Adding to this, his test batting average is 47.60 and has 379 catches, 37 stumpings to his records!! He has contributed significantly to the team at several occassions.. One such example is the world cup 2007 finals..
The jersey doesn't matter.. The ground doesn't matter.. Gilchrist has been rocking always!! The keeper cum batsman has throbbed millions of hearts with his play..
But the disappointing fact of the day is Gilly's retirement from test cricket.. A great loss to all cricket lovers.. It is the End of a Cricketing Era!! As we say that the loss is unmatchable, so also his position in the team.. No keeper can ever replace his position and reputation..It would have been better if he had played 4 more test matches to mark his 100th match!!
With all these on one side, he has announced his ODI retirement after the tri-series.. This proves still more shocking!! We just have one series ahead to witness the legend playing!! And so, lets hope for a classic cricket from him in his upcoming few innings!!!!
3 comments:
As you said, Gilly is the most honest and genuine sportsperson i have seen.
The way he applaud and wish the achievers even if they perform against his team, seldom people have this character......
Gilly always Rocks........
Truely he deserves all the credit for what he has given to the game of cricket..
Gilly a true sports man,you can tell him a legend..
He is a true hearted person who takes the decision from his heart,the team Australia is surely going to miss a such a talented batsmen cum wicket keeper...It is very difficult to replace such a talented n calibrated person like him in all forms of the game...He is a very handy person who can play at any number..When he opens the innings he tears the opponent into pieces n he has an xcellent strike rate of around 100.......
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