The decision from Gilly has flabbergasted everyone not only in the Australian camp but also throughout the world. Awesome cricketer who holds the record for playing 96 test matches since his debut without missing a single one was expected to reach the 100 mark. His decision to retire could have been influenced by the drop catches in the ongoing series and his decline of form in test matches. From the position of having highest average in test cricket his average has reduced to 48.He also holds the record for highest number of dismissals in test cricket. It is hard to find an explosive wicketkeeper batsman like him. Everyone would like to see gilly retire from cricket because of the reason that it is tough to bowl to him and he is a real match winner. He has exposed him as a terror in the opening slot slamming the bowlers all around the park. I have not seen him dropping such an effortless catch which was the wicket of Laxman and it drew surprise in all because of the wicket keeping standard he has developed over the years. He is a splendid athlete behind the stumps. Even though the bowlers would be happy to see him walk away from the international cricket none could deny the fact that it is very hard to find a replacement for him. He was a true sportsman and he played the game with high spirit. He prevailed to be a good friend in the field applauding the achievers in the arena. It is sad that we miss such a great cricketer but the only thing we can do is giving him a warm send off which could be the tribute we pay to him. He and his achievements will exist till cricket is played in this world. I would like to thank him for entertaining the cricket lovers throughout his career.
Career in brief
- 1992/93 season: Makes first-class debut for New South Wales.
- 1994/95 season: Moves to Western Australia, takes 55 dismissals.
- 1996/97: Finishes domestic season with top domestic dismissals in Australia for third straight season.
- October 25, 1996: Makes one-day international debut for Australia against South Africa.
- June 20, 1999: Scores 54 in Australia's World Cup final win over Pakistan at Lord's.
- November 5, 1999: Makes Test debut for Australia against Pakistan at the Gabba in Brisbane. Scores 81 from 88 deliveries.
- November 21-22, 1999: Scores 149 not out in a 238-run partnership with Justin Langer to win a come-from-behind Test match against Pakistan in Hobart.
- December 15, 2000: Captains Australia for the first time against the West Indies at the Adelaide Oval.
- February 24, 2002: Breaks the world record for the fastest Test double century, taking 212 balls to reach the mark against South Africa in Johannesburg.
- January 28, 2003: Wins the Allan Border Medal as Australia's cricketer of the year.
- March 23, 2003: Scores 57 during Australia's World Cup final win over India in Johannesburg.
- October-November 2004: Captains Australia in three of the four Tests during Australia's 2-1 series win in India.
- July-September 2005: Suffers a slump in form during Australia's Ashes series loss to England, averaging just 22.62.
- December 16, 2006: Scores the second fastest century in Test history in 57 balls in the Ashes match against England at the WACA ground in Perth.
- April 28, 2007: Smashes 149 from just 104 deliveries in a man-of-the-match performance against Sri Lanka in Australia's 53-run in over Sri Lanka in the World Cup final in Barbados.
- November 16, 2007: Hits his 100th Test match six against Sri Lanka in Hobart, becoming the only batsmen to achieve the feat.
- January 25, 2008: Takes 414th Test match dismissal, taking him past South Africa's Mark Boucher on the list of all-time wicket-keepers.
- January 26, 2008: Announces retirement from international cricket.
Career Record
- Test batting average: 47.90
- One-day international runs: 9,297
- One-day international batting average: 36.03
- One-day international strike rate: 96.89
- One-day international highest score: 172
- One-day international dismissals: 454
The decision from Gilly has flabbergasted everyone not only in the Australian camp but also throughout the world. Awesome cricketer who holds the record for playing 96 test matches since his debut without missing a single one was expected to reach the 100 mark. His decision to retire could have been influenced by the drop catches in the ongoing series and his decline of form in test matches. From the position of having highest average in test cricket his average has reduced to 48.He also holds the record for highest number of dismissals in test cricket. It is hard to find an explosive wicketkeeper batsman like him. Everyone would like to see gilly retire from cricket because of the reason that it is tough to bowl to him and he is a real match winner. He has exposed him as a terror in the opening slot slamming the bowlers all around the park. I have not seen him dropping such an effortless catch which was the wicket of Laxman and it drew surprise in all because of the wicket keeping standard he has developed over the years. He is a splendid athlete behind the stumps. Even though the bowlers would be happy to see him walk away from the international cricket none could deny the fact that it is very hard to find a replacement for him. He was a true sportsman and he played the game with high spirit. He prevailed to be a good friend in the field applauding the achievers in the arena. It is sad that we miss such a great cricketer but the only thing we can do is giving him a warm send off which could be the tribute we pay to him. He and his achievements will exist till cricket is played in this world. I would like to thank him for entertaining the cricket lovers throughout his career.
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