Adam Gilchrist Former Aussie Wicket Keeper
Active participant of the game with long term record of wickets taken by any wicket keeper. An ardent cricket player with good performance history and will to take the team to the top. Have been part of the golden era of Aussie cricket. I have been a positive contributor to victories and have thoroughly enjoyed the game as well.
Work Experience
The Golden Era
Aussie Wicket Keeper (Jun 1999 to May 2007) 7 Years & 11 Months
• Was an active part of the team that won the One Day International Cricket World Cup. • Also became the man of the match in the 2007 final. • Performed extraordinary as a part of the team that led to record wins.
2007 World Cup
Man of the Match (Feb 2007 to Feb 2011) 4 Years
• Completed a wonderful series and won the world cup. • Awarded man of the match for the final combat with Sri Lanka. • Scored 149 runs off 104 balls.
Test Performances
Aussie Wicket Keeper (Apr 1999 to Jan 2007) 7 Years & 9 Months
• Played several excellent innings. • In a test match against New Zealand, took 10 catches and was the first Aussie player to do so.
2001 Ashes
Australia Won 4-1 (Jan 2001 to Mar 2005) 4 Years & 2 Months
• Played as wicket keeper with 26 wickets and a good score of 340 runs at average of 68.0. • A magnificent show of team work and active wicket keeping.
Off The Field
Wide World of Sports Weekend Edition
Co-host(2008 - 2009)
Co-hosted the program and since then have been a part of several network programs.
Charity World Vision
Charity Ambassador(2003 - Present)
Supporting and advocating a charity by the name of world vision in India. Also supporting an orphaned boy wholly.
Autobiography
Author(2008 - Present)
Wrote the autobiography True Colors, which led to many controversies. Also raised many concerns about players like Sachin Tendulkar.
Early Cricket Highlights
School Team Captain
Led the Kadina High School cricket team at the age of 13. Was a passionate cricket follower with extraordinary leadership qualities.
First Class Cricket Beginning
Played Titan Cup in India in 1996. After few months, scored a handsome 77 runs against South Africa in Durban.
Test Debut
Started test cricket in 1999. Scored 81 runs off 88 balls against the strength of Pakistan team.
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Qualities
- Game Changer
- Higher Order batsman
- Good Batting Style
- High Wicket Rate
- Ambitious
- High Strike Rate
- Test Match Boundaries
- Proven Honesty
- Developed Glove Control
Personal Skills
Devoted
Goal Oriented
Confident
Initiator
Focused
LANGUAGES
English (UK)
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
French
Professional Working Proficiency
Dutch
Professional Working Proficiency
PERSONAL
Nationality
Australia
Date of Birth
1971/11/14
Marital Status
Single
Driving License
Yes
"The Walker"
- Got inside edge back on to the pad while playing De Silva's ball.
- The umpire called 'not out' but since I knew I was out, I walked away.
- This honesty has been appreciated widely by many spectators but I have also received a lot of criticism.
