Adam Gilchrist is considered by many as one of the greatest cricketers. He used to keep the wickets for the Australian cricket team and also scored heaps of runs for his nation. While Gilchrist played as an opener in the final phases of his career, he achieved enormous success in the lower middle-order as well, where his aggressive approach helped the Aussies score some crucial runs.
Many players of the modern era idolize Adam Gilchrist because he was one of the few wicket-keepers who was not in the team just because he could keep the wickets. He added more value to his side, and his brilliance played a major role in the Australian cricket team’s success.
While Gilchrist has now retired, here’s a list of three such current players who can become the new Gilchrist of the modern era in cricket:
1. Travis Head can become the next Adam Gilchrist of Australia
Travis Head has revived his career this year by playing some extraordinary knocks for the Australian cricket team in the Test format. He bats left-handed just like Gilchrist and also has an aggressive approach towards the game, irrespective of the format that he is playing. If he can maintain this consistency, Head can play a similar role like Gilchrist.
2. Rishabh Pant has shown signs of becoming India’s Adam Gilchrist
Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant plays a similar role like Gilchrist for the Indian cricket team. He bats in the middle-order, keeps the wickets, bats left-handed and does not mind attacking the bowlers straightaway. Pant has played a major role in India’s Test series wins on Australian soil. Unfortunately, he missed the WTC Final because of accident.
3. Jonny Bairstow
After the Bazball approach in England cricket, Jonny Bairstow has shown signs that he could play a role like Gilchrist for the English team. Bairstow knows how to attack the bowlers and he has achieved success as well. The innings that he played against India last year was proof that he can become the next Gilchrist.
