Adam Gilchrist made his debut in the Australian One Day Series in 1997 as wicket keeper.  Renowned as one of the most exciting cricketers in the world, the now retired Australia Vice-Captain, Adam entered first-class cricket as a specialist batsman.  As a record-breaking Western Warrior keeper, Gilchrist relocated from New South Wales to Western Australia so he could realise his dream.

Gilchrist scored a record-breaking 154 runs against Sri Lanka at the MCG in February 1999.  In June 1999, Adam also played an integral role in London when Australia won the World Cup series from Pakistan. His wicket keeping skills, combined with his expertise at the bat, filled a vital niche as an opener and a prolific run scorer across both the one day and test series.

Combining his skills as a batsman and keeper, Gilchrist was recognised as a trailblazer who opened the batting and kept wicket.  Adam’s prowess saw him selected to lead an Australian XI against the West Indies in Brisbane and an A Team against India in Los Angeles in 1999.

In 2004 Adam was selected in Richie Benaud’s All Time Greatest Team. He joined Sir Donald Bradman, Dennis Lillee and Shane Warne who were also chosen in this illustrious team.

In the deciding Ashes Test in Perth in December 2006, Adam scored the fastest ever Ashes century in 130 years and the second fastest test century of all time achieving the feat in only 57 deliveries. Later that year against Sri Lanka, he became the first player in the history of test cricket to hit 100 test sixes.

Adam also reached the 100, 200 and 300 dismissal milestones faster than any other wicket keeper in test history.

Adam is the only wicketkeeper in Australia to have captained the Australian Test and One Day International teams and is acknowledged for his leadership and outstanding contribution to the Australian team in both forms of the game.

Many critics believe that Adam is the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman to have played the game. But more than his statistics it is the manner and spirit in which Adam played the game that made him one of the world’s most exciting and popular cricketer.

In 2010 Adam was awarded an AM for his contribution to cricket in Australia and for his services to the community through his involvement with various charities. He was Chairman of the National Australia Day Council for several years.

After retiring from cricket, Adam has forged a media career and is a sports reporter for Channel 10 in Perth. Gilchrist invests his time in Canteen, as a Vice Patron for the charity that assists children and teenagers with cancer.

Audiences delight in his down-to-earth presentations, which appeals to a broad range of attendees. Adam is motivating and entertaining and presents topics covering the importance of teamwork and goal setting, whilst giving attendees a tongue-in-cheek, humorous insight to the world of professional cricket.