Revolutionary wicketkeeper-batsman who redefined the role with explosive strokeplay and a record 17 stumpings in Test cricket, combining stunning glovework with match-winning batting.
Adam Gilchrist revolutionised the role of the wicketkeeper-batsman, combining explosive left-handed batting with superb glovework. Capable of changing a game in minutes, he averaged over 47 with the bat and stumped or caught some of cricket's greatest players. His dynamic batting style, epitomised by his 57-ball hundred in the 2007 World Cup final, changed how teams selected wicketkeepers.
Career Journey
Timeline
1971
👶 Born in Belmont, Australia
2008
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Western Australia
🏟️ Delhi Capitals