Ranking top 10 ‘all-time greats’ in ODI cricket history

9. Adam Gilchrist

The man of big occasions, Adam Gilchrist had to make this list. The southpaw was a vital cog of the Australian team which dominated world cricket in the 2000s. It won’t be wrong to say that Gilchrist revolutionized the role of wicketkeeper-batsman as a keeper opening the batting wasn’t a popular idea before his arrival.

However, breaking stereotypes and setting trends is what legends do, and Gilchrist also belongs to the same category. His attacking shots upfront disturbed the momentum of many bowling line-ups, and playing long knocks was also not beyond this reach. Moreover, all this time, his glovework behind the stumps was nothing but precise.

Notably, Gilchrist scored over fifty in finals of 1999, 2003 and 2007 World Cup, taking Australia to glory every single time. This certainly shows that he enjoyed having responsibilities on his shoulders, and the same has earned him a place on this elite list.