Best Freekick in the English Premier League..

.. according to  Alex Ferguson



And this, according to most people is the best freekick ever.

Gilly , Take a Bow

Adam Gilchrist's retirement from Test cricket and his impending retirement from ODI's is a big loss for world cricket. A true great, he redefined the wicketkeeper's role with his breathtaking batting. A lot has been written about his greatness and his legend will live on forever in cricketing discussions. So I will refrain from writing more about his exploits.

I will just jot down a few of my top Gilchrist memories:

+ Gilchrist once stood up to the stumps during the fast bowling spells of McGrath and Kasprowicz in a ODI vs New Zealand and effected a stumping of Craig McMillan off a McGrath delivery timed at 136 kph.

+ His commentary during a T20 match was extremely funny. Such an entertainer !!

Gilchrist is sometimes called Churchie by his mates. The nickname came upon him courtesy an English fan during his first tour of England who after taking autographs from all the stalwarts in the Aussie team asked for his by addressing him as Adam Gilchurch. 

A video where he gets out after a swashbuckling knock and is addressed as Gilchurch by the commentators.

+ Gilchrist walked during a crucial World Cup semifinal game vs Sri Lanka. Not being standard practice, it shook the moral ethic of the game and divided opinions of the cricketing public.

+ He batted with a squash ball in his glove to score one of the greatest centuries in ODI's.  His 149 in the World Cup 2007 final was a pure joy to watch and showcased his breathtaking talent to the fullest.

The entire community of cricket tragics will miss you forever. For the non-stop pleasure, Gilly, Take a Bow.