Adam Gilchrist was approached by the Boston Red Sox in 2005 for a potential baseball career after cricket.
Explore the extraordinary career of cricket icon Adam Gilchrist, from his formidable records in Test and ODI cricket to pioneering moments like being the first to carry commercial sponsorship on his bat. Gilchrist’s legacy extends beyond the field, with tales of sportsmanship, innovative batting strategies, and even flirtations with baseball. Join us in revisiting the milestones of a true cricket legend:
– Nicknamed “Gilly” and “Churchy.”
– Impressive Test record from Nov 05, 1999, to Jan 28, 2008, with 5,570 runs, 26 fifties, 17 centuries, and an average of 47.60 in 96 matches.
– Notable ODI record spanning from Oct 25, 1996, to Mar 04, 2008, amassing 9,619 runs, 55 fifties, 16 centuries in 287 matches.
– T20I record from Feb 17, 2005, to Feb 01, 2008, includes 272 runs in 13 matches.
– Held the record for the highest score by a wicketkeeper in ODIs with 154 (1999) and 172 (2004) before being surpassed by MS Dhoni.
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– Became the first international cricketer to carry commercial sponsorship on his bat with a ‘Travelex’ sticker in 2002.
– Known for his sportsmanship, walked despite being given not out in the ICC ODI World Cup 2003 semi-final, leading to a reward from Travelex.
– Secured a $2 million life-long contract with Puma in 2004.
– Approached by the Boston Red Sox in 2005 for a potential baseball career after cricket.
– In 2006, became the first player to hit 100 Test sixes.
– Opened batting with Virender Sehwag wearing a GoPro camera on his helmet for a ‘Rest of the World’ side.
– Used a squash ball in his glove on the advice of his coach to hit straighter in the ICC ODI World Cup 2007 Final, scoring 149 off 104 balls.
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