Australia wicketkeeper Gilchrist retires from international cricket

0 Comments | AFP, January, 2008

ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) — Record-breaking Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist unexpectedly announced that he will retire from international cricket, ending a remarkable career.

The popular 36-year-old told his teammates before the third day's play in the fourth Test against India, and his retirement, effective at the end of the upcoming triangular one-day series, was announced at the end of play.

The shock announcement came just 24 hours after Gilchrist claimed the world record for wicketkeeping dismissals in Test cricket. He had then given no indication retirement was imminent, despite having been under the spotlight over dropped catches in the series.

"It is with great pride and happiness that I make the decision to retire from Test and one-day...