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Adam Gilchrist's career in pictures Crash, bang, wallop 
A young Adam Gilchrist keeps wickets in an Australia v Australia A game at the SCG in December 1997 © Action Photographics. 
Gilchrist wowed the international stage with his awesome hitting at the top of the order in ODIs, and his attitude set the tone for many youngster to follow © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gilchrist drives during his maiden ODI century against South Africa in the second final of the 1997/98 Carlton & United Series, an effort which brought the hosts back into the contest © Action Photographics. 
Gilchrist really came into his own during the 1998/99 season, with a succession of explosive innings, none better than his 154 from 129 balls against Sri Lanka at the MCG © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
While his batting was impossible to ignore, Ian Healy's presence in the Test side meant Gilchrist had to work harder at his prime duty © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Healy's retirement allowed Gilchrist the chance to impress in the Test format, and the two shakes hands on the eve of his debut © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Pakistan were the ones to suffer, as Gilchrist hit 81 from 88 balls in his first innings © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
It only got sweeter: in just his second Test, Gilchrist scored an unbeaten 149, in a 238-run stand with Justin Langer, to seal an unforgettable win. It took him only 110 balls to reach three figures, the second fifty of which came rapidly from only 38 balls, and it was the second fastest maiden century by an Australian © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gilchrist was no less impressive behind the stumps, slipping easily into the role filled so successfully by Healy © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
In his first World Cup final, Gilchrist hit a 36-ball 54 to help Australia towards victory over Pakistan at Lord's in 1999 © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
A hugely popular figure and consummate team man, Gilchrist would feature in two more World Cup victories after that successful day in June © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
A second Test century, an exciting 122 from 112 balls, helped Australia to victory over India at Mumbai in early 2001 © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gilchrist carved his way into the record books with Test cricket's then-quickest double century as Australia took complete control of the first Test against South Africa at the Wanderers in early 2002 © Peter J Heeger . No part of this photograph may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, or by means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, magnetic tape or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. 
In January 2004, Gilchrist battled poor form to butcher Zimbabwe and finally score big runs - a career-best 172 from 126 balls © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gilchrist's exploits made him a favourite wherever he went, but perhaps he was a bigger draw in Asia © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gilchrist enjoyed his second World Cup, hitting five half-centuries as Australia remained unbeaten © Reuters 
Gilchrist began 2005 in style, clubbing three Test centuries against Pakistan and New Zealand as Australia prepared for a heated Ashes contest © AFP 
Gilchrist's dip in form during a classic 2005 Ashes summer was a big factor in Australia's loss to England © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gilchrist regained some lost ground during the Super Series at home, in which Australia trounced a World XI in the ODIs and one-off Test © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gilchrist erased any concerns over his place at the top of Australia's order as his brutal century led his temporary side to a convincing six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a VB Series game © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
When England toured Australia in 2006-07, Gilchrist left his mark with the second-fast Test hundred, a 57-ball gem of an innings as Australia reclaimed the Ashes in the third Test © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Amid rumours of his retirement, Gilchirst saved his one-day best for the 2007 World Cup final, slamming a most excellent hundred to set his side on their way to a record hat-trick of titles © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
That made it three World Cup finals, and three victories for Gilchrist © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
The ICC World Twenty20 was right up Gilchrist's alley, but at 35, he didn't really set the stage afire © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Come late 2007, and Gilchrist slammed the 100th six of his career, becoming the first man to do so © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
After a couple poor matches with the glove and bat during India's tour of Australia in 2007-08, Gilchrist announced that he would retire after the CB Series © AFP 
Though Gilchrist did not light up the CB Series, he did manage to make the most of his last innings in Perth and Melbourne. Here he celebrates his 16th and last ODI hundred, against Sri Lanka at the WACA © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gilchrist blizted 83 off 50 balls before he returned to a standing ovation from the MCG © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gilchrist bowed out of the game in quiet fashion, facing only three balls as he was caught behind for two runs in the second final of the CB Series at the Gabba. He also had to face the disappointment of Australia's 0-2 loss against India in the finals © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images |
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