Adam Gilchrist announces his retirement from all forms of Cricket

[OzBomber]

Re: Adam Gilchrist announces his retirement from all forms of Cricket *TBC*

Oh well, a superb career has finally come to an end, thought he was full of it when he said he had no intentions to retire anytime in the next 12 months, was getting too old, should have retired from ODIs atleast a year ago to prolong his test career

He said earlier last year that was a possibility at the end of this year.

Hey, just imagine if he did retire at the start of last year from ODIs. We wouldn't of gotten his 149.

 

[moral champion]

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Worst feeling of my life.

You would be shattered ATM.

 

[UpForGrabs]

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Interesting to note that those who criticise Gilly for averaging *only* 30 in recent times probably don't know that Ian Healy average 27.40 for his whole test career, Rod Marsh only 26.

I suppose when you do things better than anyone else before, you're therefore held to a higher standard...

 

[rupert pupkin 87]

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Interesting to note that those who criticise Gilly for averaging *only* 30 in recent times probably don't know that Ian Healy average 27.40 for his whole test career, Rod Marsh only 26.

I suppose when you do things better than anyone else before, you're therefore held to a higher standard...

That was a completly different era of the game though

 

[likka]

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Gilchrist shows his class yet again, always putting the team before himself.

Champion on the field, bigger champion off the field.

 

[kane249]

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That was a completly different era of the game though

The reason we are in a new era is because Gilly redefined the keeping role from keeping and being handy with that bat, to keeping and being another top line batsman

 

[-WWJD-]

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That was a completly different era of the game though

And Gilchrist was the one who changed the game. Look at the Poms' desperate attempts to match him the last few years picking sub-par keepers who can bat a bit.

 

[rupert pupkin 87]

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And Gilchrist was the one who changed the game. Look at the Poms' desperate attempts to match him the last few years picking sub-par keepers who can bat a bit.

Yes unfortunatly in a good and bad way. Batting has improved but specialist keepers are a dying breed which I for one think is a shame even if no one else agrees

 

[Bomber32]

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News Ltd has confirmed Gilchrist will be retiring from all forms of the game.

Great champion, I always enjoyed watching him play.

http://news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23113953-11088,00.html

 

[Philhawk]

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It says alot about Gilchrist's character that he's just so amazingly unselfish enough to step aside before the One Day series, giving a 'youngster' like Haddin the chance to step up and have his turn now in the International arena.

Just an amazing cricketer and an even better person.

 

[thewhippersnapper]

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It says alot about Gilchrist's character that he's just so amazingly unselfish enough to step aside before the One Day series, giving a 'youngster' like Haddin the chance to step up and have his turn now in the International arena.

Just an amazing cricketer and an even better person.

So he isn't playing in the ODI series ?

 

[Jeffers]

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Absolute Champion and superb entertainer. Well done Gilly! One of the all time best.

 

[rupert pupkin 87]

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Just an amazing cricketer and an even better person.

Yep says it all we need to know about him really.
Will go down with Sir Garfield Sobers, Imran Khan and Kapil Dev as on of the immortal allrounders in the games history.

 

[HBF]

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Wow.
That is somewhat of a shock. What a great career, and will be remembered as an all-time great. Thanks for the memories Gilly.

 

[rupert pupkin 87]

Re: Adam Gilchrist announces his retirement from all forms of Cricket *TBC*

Worst feeling of my life.

Mate, stop overacting.
If anything you should be happy, you will be in time trust me.
Gilly got to go out on his own terms, he wasn't forced be glad. I'm sure Gilly will be glad.

 

[CAS79]

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Well done Adam.

Gilchrist is a huge reason of the constant success that has followed this team throughout his career. A top batsman and a good keeper who dominated his realm of the game.

The signs may have been appearing with the gloves, he has not been at his best behind the stumps this summer, but he leaves the game a true champion and someone who demonstrated true sportsmanship.

Will always remember this man as one of the greats.

 

[King Elvis]

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It says alot about Gilchrist's character that he's just so amazingly unselfish enough to step aside before the One Day series, giving a 'youngster' like Haddin the chance to step up and have his turn now in the International arena.

Just an amazing cricketer and an even better person.

Spot on - he's obviously one of the best Cricketers in history; but he also just comes across as an absolutely awesome, decent bloke.

I remember when him and Alfie saved that Test against the Pakis, I had a free at school in year 12 and was in the Library doing an assignment which required the use of a TV (videos), I flicked over to check the Cricket score at one stage, ended up watching the rest of the game and missing a couple of classes.

 

[DIG]

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So he isn't playing in the ODI series ?

Acc to the CA website he is.

 

[LIONS then DAYLIGHT]

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Thank You For The Good Times!

 

[Mr P@H]

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Mate, stop overacting.
If anything you should be happy, you will be in time trust me.
Gilly got to go out on his own terms, he wasn't forced be glad. I'm sure Gilly will be glad.

Yup. Time to celebrate a great test career, where he holds the Test dismissal record currently. Bet of luck to him.

 

[Lions_Master]

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I loved watching him as a batsman. He was a freak with the bat and was amazing when he came on the field. We will miss him. He's the biggest hitter I've ever seen.

 

[Romeo]

Well done Adam, I'm glad the fans have a chance to give you a farewell tour now.

 

[MasterOfRoc]

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Sheesh, the day AFTER i buy Tickets for the ODI's down in melbourne! UGH!

 

[LIONS then DAYLIGHT]

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Sheesh, the day AFTER i buy Tickets for the ODI's down in melbourne! UGH!

His still playing one day games.

Retires after the tri-series.

 

[MasterOfRoc]

Re: Adam Gilchrist announces his retirement from all forms of Cricket *TBC*

Interesting to note that those who criticise Gilly for averaging *only* 30 in recent times probably don't know that Ian Healy average 27.40 for his whole test career, Rod Marsh only 26.

I suppose when you do things better than anyone else before, you're therefore held to a higher standard...

He raised the bar so far, that when he performed like past greats (Healy/Marsh) he was considered not good enough anymore!