Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist
Adam Craig Gilchrist, AM, nicknamed "Gilly" or "Churchy", is a former Australian cricketer and one of the most explosive batsmen in world cricket. He was the captain of Australia, and Middlesex. He is an attacking left-handed batsman and record-breaking wicket-keeper, who redefined the role for the Australia national cricket team through his aggressive batting. He is widely regarded as the greatest wicket-keeper–batsman in the history of the game. He held the world record for the most dismissals by a wicket-keeper...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth14 November 1971
challenge guys mentally physically tough ways
It's just been a real challenge for us to try to find ways of getting these guys out. It's been tough work. It's been physically and mentally taxing.
ashes bit england entered hard head hit lose team tough trip work
This has been a hard trip and we feel a little bit under siege. England have hit us hard, and the thought has entered my head - 'What if we're the first team to lose the Ashes for such a long time?' It's new to us and it has been tough to work out how to get through it.
good leadership signs
They have good leadership from Dav. I think there are a lot of very encouraging signs for them.
biggest sort
Probably that was my biggest mistake. You sort of think that no one has got 200.
feeling frustrated team understand zealand
I can understand why the New Zealand team are feeling disappointed and frustrated at that,
carry familiar form great hopefully territory
It's great to be back on familiar territory and hopefully I can carry over my form from the end of the VB Series.
deprived england inspirational leading reliable
If he were injured, England would immediately be deprived of their leading bowler, one of their most reliable and destructive batsmen and their most inspirational personality,
africa deal injuries recent smith tour
The injuries are not an excuse, (South Africa captain) Graeme Smith had to deal with those through the recent tour in Australia.
enjoy genuinely happy none second seems
The hospitality is second to none and we really enjoy being here. Everyone seems so genuinely happy that we are here.