Deccan Chargers first-ever playing XI in IPL: Where are they now?

Skipper Adam Gilchrist was the highest run-scorer for Deccan Chargers in IPL.

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When the IPL had first begun in 2008, the Deccan Chargers (DC) franchise was termed to be the strongest. In their kitty, DC had mega stars like Adam Gilchrist, Herschelle Gibbs, and Shahid Afridi. In fact, to further strengthen themselves, DC had bought Andrew Symonds as their most expensive purchase of 2008.

Even in their bowling, they had the legendary Chaminda Vaas, alongside India’s T20 World Cup hero RP Singh. However, despite having powerful personnel, DC finished last on the points table. By bagging just two wins, IPL 2008 turned out to be a debacle for the franchise.

Overall, in the inaugural IPL season, the Hyderabad franchise kicked off by playing against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, the Purple Army defeated the Hyderabad-based team by 5 wickets.

Meanwhile, let’s check out the Deccan Chargers first ever playing XI and their current lives

1. Adam Gilchrist (wk)

Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

Before joining the IPL, Adam Gilchrist had just hung his boots in international cricket in 2008. The legendary Aussie gloveman was also considered to be the best swashbuckling opener of his time. In IPL 2008, despite the franchise having endured an ordeal, Gilchrist scored a tally of 436 runs from 14 games. Particularly in his debut IPL match, the southpaw played a decent knock of 23 runs.

This Aussie great is now a broadcaster, TV commentator, and business executive. Immediately post his retirement, Gilchrist had joined the Nine Network after which his commentary stints have been famous in the Big Bash League (BBL). At present, the former gloveman is a part of the commentary panel for FOX Cricket.

Perhaps, by also being active outside of cricket, Gilchrist has served in many of the company directorships. The 50-year-old has been the director of Travelex and the ASX-listed sandalwood company, TFS Corporation. Apart from this, Gilchrist has also made appearances on the Australian comedy series – How to Stay Married.

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