Adam Gilchrist

About Adam Gilchrist

He is largely regarded as the best wicket-keeper-batsman in cricket history, having amassed over 5,000 Test runs at an average of over 47. He set a record for wicket-keepers with 17 Test centuries.

Adam Gilchrist before fame

He was awarded a scholarship to play cricket at Richmond Cricket Club while still in high school. In 1996, he made his ODI debut, and in 1999, he made his Test debut.

Achievement of Adam Gilchrist

He was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year, International Player of the Year, and the Allan Border Medal during his career. He became the first Test player to hit 100 sixes in a career, although he was later passed by Brendon McCullum.

Adam Gilchrist family life

Melinda Gilchrist, a nutritionist, was his wife. Annie, Archie, Ted, and Harrison are their four children together.

Associations of Adam Gilchrist

He spent much of his career as Steve Waugh's and Ricky Ponting's vice-captain.

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