He is the Australian wicketkeeper , who is enthusiastic, reliable, cheerful and an attacking opening batsman with wide variety of shots, Adam Gilchrist is delight to the spectators. Following predecessor Ian Healy’s complete retirement, Adam Gilchrist made his place in test Cricket in 1999. His stunning unbeaten 149 leading to the third most productive final innings chase in test history , he has made his place as one of the most successful a Australian cricketer.