Gilchrist announces retirement

jraj · 26th January 2008, 14:36

Gilchrist has announced retirement from all forms of cricket.This 4th test match will be his last and following triangular his last ODI series.

The man who redefined the concept of Wicket-keeper \ batsman has decided to quit with world record for most number of dismisalls.

Thanks Gilly.For entertaining us all with some amazing display.

source : Cricinfo - Gilchrist announces his retirement

fash_1 · 26th January 2008, 15:30

Have always been a fan of the immense talent this guy possesses. Just love his attitude when he's batting. I can still remember the first time i saw him bat was against Inida at Kochi, we won the match, but been a BIG fan of Gily ever since. Will sure do miss his cricket.

theMAG · 26th January 2008, 17:37

One of those rarities - a dignified Australian (cricketer) with a firm head on his shoulders. He'll be missed.

snaronikar · 26th January 2008, 17:43

It sad. No doubt he will be missed. But he is alrady 37 and he has to take the call. But he has not announced retirement from ODIs which is strange. ODIs require more stamina than the test cricket. But in his case, it is reverse.

praJEEP · 26th January 2008, 18:23

Gilchrist is one of my best batsmen whom i admire a lot, next to jayasurya gilchrist is one among the best to creat there own trends of batting in cricket world. hats off to him.

ntomer · 26th January 2008, 19:14

The last of Aussie trinity - warne, mcgrath, gilly goes.
It'll be impossible to replace him.

\N

crazybiker46 · 26th January 2008, 23:58

i'm a great fan of gilchrist.I never expected his retirement at this juncture,thought he would play atleast 100 tests.Aussies will find it difficult to find a player of his stature like crisis man at no.7 for tests and as a swashbuckling opener in ODIs rolled into one.Really gonna miss his full blooded pull shots that makes ball disappear out of ground.

kb100 · 27th January 2008, 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaronikar

But he has not announced retirement from ODIs which is strange. ODIs require more stamina than the test cricket. But in his case, it is reverse.

Nope... he has announced his retirement from ALL forms of the game. This will be his LAST test match and the coming ODI series will be his last as well...

Dropped Laxman catch made Gilly take decision - Courtesy - Rediff.com

safari_lover · 28th January 2008, 11:22

He's the one who changed the way we looked at wicketkeepers. A very good wicketkeeper, a great No. 7 batsman and a gentleman cricketer, who played a big part in the Aussie success. He'll surely be missed by the cricketing world and definitely by Team-Australia.

sushrutha · 28th January 2008, 11:56

Gilchrist will surely be missed. He's very good Keeper as well as very good batsman at no 7.

raftaar · 28th January 2008, 16:01

loved watching him in full flow. will be sorely missed.
thanks gilly!!
whew!! seems to me...all the contemporary greats are leaving one by one. our guys will follow soon, i guess. things will not be the same for some time to come.

ramki067 · 28th January 2008, 16:28

Ohh Gilly... i didn't expect retirement so soon :( Surely you were the one whom i looked when Aussies were playing. The kind of enthusiasm and excitement that this lad provided will surely be missed :(

All the best for your future.

Ramki.

shailu · 28th January 2008, 17:08

Gilly will be missed!
The best part i like about him is when he bats & snicks the ball to the keeper he just walks away without waiting for the umpire's decesion. This shows his character. Gilly thanks for the entertainment you have given us all these years.

sanjaykk · 28th January 2008, 17:18

.....and nobody thinks he retired becos ppl have been talking about Clarke becoming the next Aus captian?

Clarke plays down vice-captaincy aspirations
Ponting rejects Warne's call to replace Gilchrist

And Gilly is moving to IPL!

abhibh · 28th January 2008, 17:59

:( my best cricket player retires too bad.

26th January 2008, 14:36	#1
jraj BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan,USA Posts: 487 Thanked: 173 Times View My Garage	Gilchrist announces retirement Gilchrist has announced retirement from all forms of cricket.This 4th test match will be his last and following triangular his last ODI series. The man who redefined the concept of Wicket-keeper \ batsman has decided to quit with world record for most number of dismisalls. Thanks Gilly.For entertaining us all with some amazing display. source : Cricinfo - Gilchrist announces his retirement
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26th January 2008, 15:30	#2
fash_1 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: B'lore / Trichy Posts: 230 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	Have always been a fan of the immense talent this guy possesses. Just love his attitude when he's batting. I can still remember the first time i saw him bat was against Inida at Kochi, we won the match, but been a BIG fan of Gily ever since. Will sure do miss his cricket.
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26th January 2008, 17:37	#3
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	One of those rarities - a dignified Australian (cricketer) with a firm head on his shoulders. He'll be missed.
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26th January 2008, 17:43	#4
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	It sad. No doubt he will be missed. But he is alrady 37 and he has to take the call. But he has not announced retirement from ODIs which is strange. ODIs require more stamina than the test cricket. But in his case, it is reverse.
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praJEEP BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 537 Thanked: 8 Times	Gilchrist is one of my best batsmen whom i admire a lot, next to jayasurya gilchrist is one among the best to creat there own trends of batting in cricket world. hats off to him.
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26th January 2008, 19:14	#6
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 134 Times	The last of Aussie trinity - warne, mcgrath, gilly goes. It'll be impossible to replace him. \N
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26th January 2008, 23:58	#7
crazybiker46 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TRV-DXB Posts: 605 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	i'm a great fan of gilchrist.I never expected his retirement at this juncture,thought he would play atleast 100 tests.Aussies will find it difficult to find a player of his stature like crisis man at no.7 for tests and as a swashbuckling opener in ODIs rolled into one.Really gonna miss his full blooded pull shots that makes ball disappear out of ground.
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28th January 2008, 11:22	#9
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 685 Times	He's the one who changed the way we looked at wicketkeepers. A very good wicketkeeper, a great No. 7 batsman and a gentleman cricketer, who played a big part in the Aussie success. He'll surely be missed by the cricketing world and definitely by Team-Australia.
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28th January 2008, 11:56	#10
sushrutha Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chikmagalur/Ban Posts: 1,703 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Gilchrist will surely be missed. He's very good Keeper as well as very good batsman at no 7.
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28th January 2008, 16:01	#11
raftaar BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 183 Thanked: 5 Times	loved watching him in full flow. will be sorely missed. thanks gilly!! whew!! seems to me...all the contemporary greats are leaving one by one. our guys will follow soon, i guess. things will not be the same for some time to come.
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28th January 2008, 16:28	#12
ramki067 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 610 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Ohh Gilly... i didn't expect retirement so soon :( Surely you were the one whom i looked when Aussies were playing. The kind of enthusiasm and excitement that this lad provided will surely be missed :( All the best for your future. Ramki.
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28th January 2008, 17:08	#13
shailu BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: coimbatore Posts: 123 Thanked: 21 Times	Gilly will be missed! The best part i like about him is when he bats & snicks the ball to the keeper he just walks away without waiting for the umpire's decesion. This shows his character. Gilly thanks for the entertainment you have given us all these years.
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28th January 2008, 17:18	#14
sanjaykk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 438 Thanked: 356 Times View My Garage	.....and nobody thinks he retired becos ppl have been talking about Clarke becoming the next Aus captian? Clarke plays down vice-captaincy aspirations Ponting rejects Warne's call to replace Gilchrist And Gilly is moving to IPL!
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28th January 2008, 17:59	#15
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	:( my best cricket player retires too bad.
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