Adam Gilchrist (Former Australia Cricketer) Wife, Records, Controversies, Age, Weight, Height and More
Published on: Jan 25, 2019 11:57 am IST|Updated on: Jun 18, 2019 3:48 pm IST
Adam Gilchrist was once in a generation cricketer who changed how wicket-keeper batsman are being looked at. An agressive batsman and sharp gloveman, Gilchrist contributed immensely for Australian side in late 1990s and 2000s.
Name: Adam Gilchrist
Nickname: Gilly, Churchy, Wingnut
Role: WK- Batsman
Cricket Career
International Debut
Test: vs Pakistan at The Gabba, Nov 05, 1999
ODI: vs South Africa at Nahar Singh Stadium, Oct 25, 1996
T20I: vs New Zealand at Eden Park, Feb 17, 2005
Carrier Turning Point: In his second test match he made 149 against Pakistan and also made a partnership of 238 runs with Justin Langer.
Jersey Number: #18
Major Teams: Western Australia, New South Wales, ICC World XI, Deccan Chargers, Australia, Middlesex, Kings XI Punjab, Rest of the World XI, Australian Legends XI, Sagittarius Soldiers, Sagittarius Strikers
Records
- He made a double century against South Africa in the year 2011. He made 204 from 23 balls and made the fastest century in test cricket.
- The first player who hit 100 sixes in the Test matches.
Wife and Children
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: NA
Wife: Melinda Gilchrist
Marriage Date: NA
Children: Annie Jean (Daughter), Harrison, Archie and Ted (Sons)
Biography
Autobiography: True Colour published in 2008
Biopic: NA
Awards and recognitions
ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2002
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6ft 2in
Weight (approx.): 80 Kg
Eye Colour: Blue
Hair Colour: Brown
Personal Life
Date of Birth: 14th November 1971
Age (as of May 2019): 47Years
Birth Place: Bellingen, NSW, Australia
Nationality: Australian
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: NA
School: NA
College: NA
Educational Qualifications: NA
Signature: NA
Family
Father: Stanley Gilchrist
Mother: June Gilchrist
Sister: NA
Brother: NA
Coach/Mentor: NA
Religion: Christianity
Address: Bellingen, NSW
Preferences/Favourite
Hobbies: NA
Cricketers: NA
Cricket Ground: NA
Athletes: NA
Food: NA
Artists: NA
Films: NA
Destinations: NA
Tattoos: NA
Smoking/Drinking: NO/Yes
Style Quotient
Cars Collection: Audi A5, Jaguar F-Pace
Lesser Known Facts
- He restored his childhood car, which is Komi Vans.
- He is very active in social activities and has been a part of social and charitable events.
- Also, he is an ambassador of Charity World Vision in India.
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