All-Time Best XI of Game Changers in ODI Cricket

3. Adam Gilchrist (Australia)

The job of the wicketkeeper used to be just to keep wickets and bat at no. 8 or 9 to give some support to the lower order. Australia’s Adam Gilchrist changed that perception with a jolt to the proper followers of the game.
The way he attacked the bowling from the onset meant every team now looked at a wicket-keeper who could contribute more than just keeping wickets.

Not to forget that stumpers are also expected to remain chirpy behind the wickets to keep the morale of the team up during the game. Like Jayasuriya, Gilchrist could destroy any bowling attack within minutes, scoring at more than run a ball easily. Gilchrist will be remembered as a batter who kept wickets and can decimate any opposition on his day.