Best Legend Gilchrist Podcasts (2024)

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Stuart Broad on James Anderson's swan song: "He's got more in the tank". 49:51

4d ago49:51

49:51

Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan and England legend Phil Tufnell reunite for a new series of The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club. Hosted by Telegraph's Ben Wright, today's episode bids a fond farewell to genuine bowling legend Jimmy Anderson as he prepares to play his 188th (!) and final Test. It also features an interview with the recently …

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#27 Samantha Lewis on the Art of Football Writing & Epic World Cup Journeys 1:23:43

3M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

On this edition, we are joined by Samantha Lewis (She/They). Samantha is a Digital Sports Journalist at the ABC who specialises in Australian women's football and women's football more broadly, covering all aspects of the sport from grassroots to the international level, including Olympic Games and World Cups, with a particular love of history, pro…

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#26 Anne-Catherine Ienne - FIFA Team Lead Volunteer Management & The World’s Biggest Sporting Events 43:47

3M ago43:47

43:47

On this episode, we are joined by Anne-Catherine Ienne, she is the Team Lead of Volunteer Management at FIFA. She is from France and I worked in her team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. I just had to invite her on the show because I had such a great experience managing volunteers with FIFA. AC has an incredible story to tell about how important…

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Will series defeat in India be a wake-up call for England? 52:06

4M ago52:06

52:06

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on England's heavy fifth Test defeat to India, which saw the series end 4-1 in the hosts' favour. After such a promising start in Hyderabad, we ask where it all went wrong in the following four Tests for England and if lessons need to be learned given the nature of the defeat. We discuss England's struggles facing spin…

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#25 Tracey Holmes on Sports Journalism, People, Perspective & Exploring the World 1:24:10

4M ago1:24:10

1:24:10

On this edition, Abid Imam is joined by one of the world’s great sports journalists, Tracey Holmes.She is truly a master interviewer and storyteller, and as we get to discover during the conversation, a world explorer who has so much valuable wisdom and life experiences to share from her decades of experience covering sport across the globe.Tracey …

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England's winning v entertaining debate, with Mark Ramprakash 59:24

4M ago59:24

59:24

Michael, Phil and Ben look ahead to the fifth and final Test between India and England, and whether Ben Stokes' side can end the series on a high by picking up their second win to leave the series at 3-2. We discuss Jonny Bairstow's future as he prepares to win his 100th Test cap and what changes could be made to the England side beyond this series…

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India take series win with Ryan Sidebottom 1:01:00

5M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on the fourth Test between India and England which saw the hosts clinch the series with a now unassailable 3-1 lead. It is the first series defeat for Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes since taking charge nearly two years ago, so we ask if England are still progressing, especially given the emergence of young spinners Sh…

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Can England still win in India? 58:55

5M ago58:55

58:55

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on a sobering third Test for England which saw Brendon McCullum's side thrashed by 434 runs in Rajkot. We dissect the defeat in detail and ask if the England team will carry on with their unadulterated 'Bazball' philosophy or tweak their tactics to ensure they do not suffer another heavy loss. We also get stuck into th…

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England's third Test opportunity with Dom Bess 52:29

5M ago52:29

52:29

Ben, Michael and Phil look ahead to the third Test between India and England in Rajkot. England's bowling line-up has taken a hit with Jack Leach ruled out for the series and the question marks over Rehan Ahmed's availability, after he became the latest player to encounter visa issues, also disrupted preparation. England and Yorkshire spinner Dom B…

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India level series with Harsha Bhogle 53:56

5M ago53:56

53:56

Ben, Mike and Phil reflect on the second Test between England and India which saw the hosts win by 106 wins to level the series 1-1. We discuss if the series is still there for the taking for England with the availability of a number of India's key players in doubt for the remaining three Tests. The guys also discuss what Joe Root needs to do to co…

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England's Hyderabad heist with Bumble 54:57

6M ago54:57

54:57

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on a sensational victory for England after they pulled off the most unlikely of victories in Hyderabad. They discuss the sensational performances of Ollie Pope and Tom Hartley, and another flawless display of captaincy from Ben Stokes. We also ask where it all went wrong for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, with Michael ra…

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Can England upset the odds in India? 49:03

6M ago49:03

49:03

The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club is back! Ben, Mike and Phil take a look at England's upcoming tour to India and ask the question on every cricket fans lips: can Bazball work in the toughest conditions in Test cricket? We look at how the England bowling line-up will be formed in the absence of Ben Stokes, who has been chosen as a specialist ba…

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Amazing Ashes gets fitting finish with Zak Crawley 55:06

12M ago55:06

55:06

Ben and Michael are joined by the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to look back on an incredible eight weeks. England recovered from the worst possible start to draw the series 2-2 with Stuart Broad delivering the final blow to Australia in his last act as a cricketer. We pay tribute to Broad and ask if it is the right time for hi…

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Australia retain the Ashes with Piers Morgan 1:05:36

12M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on a frustrating fourth Test which ended in a draw after rain washed out most of the final two days. Australia have now retained the Ashes and the best England can hope for is a drawn series. We look back on the previous three Tests to see what England could have done differently and also address if anything could have…

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David Warner on the Ashes, retirement and Stuart Broad 54:40

12M ago54:40

54:40

Ben and Michael are joined by the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult on the eve of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. The guys take a close look at England's team and in particular the selection of Jimmy Anderson, who has been recalled at his home ground in place of Ollie Robinson. Australia opener David Warner joins the show to…

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More Headingley heroics with Jack Leach 1:07:15

1y ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on another thriller at Headingley as England kept the Ashes alive after the series delivered another tense finish. They catch up with England spinner Jack Leach, who is no stranger to final day drama at Headingley. Injury ruled Leach out of the Ashes but he tells us how Brendon McCullum turned his career around on and …

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Lord’s fallout with Brad Hogg 54:36

1y ago54:36

54:36

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on another chaotic Ashes Test match after Australia snuck home to take a 2-0 lead. Mike and Phil have differing opinions regarding the controversial Jonny Bairstow stumping which has divided the cricket world. Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg joins the show to offer his opinion on the matter and discuss the injury to…

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Winning over entertaining with Sir Geoffrey Boycott 48:45

1y ago48:45

48:45

Ahead of the second Ashes Test, Michael, Phil and Ben sit down with England legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott to discuss Australia’s win at Edgbaston and what England need to do if they are to come from behind to win the series. Sir Geoffrey expresses his concerns over certain aspects of 'Bazball' and says the team should join a circus if all they are in…

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An Ashes classic with Adam Gilchrist 54:54

1y ago54:54

54:54

Michael, Phil and Ben unpack a remarkable start to the Ashes series which saw Australia sneak home at Edgbaston with just two wickets to spare. The guys break down what England need to do ahead of Lord's to level the series and why hope is far from lost for Ben Stokes' side. Australian legend Adam Gilchrist joins us from Down Under to give us his r…

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The Ashes are here with Justin Langer 59:52

1y ago59:52

59:52

Michael, Phil and Ben are back ahead of a massive summer for English cricket! Australia are in town ahead of one of the most anticipated series in years and joining the guys in the studio is the man who was leading Australia during the last Ashes series, Justin Langer. He opens up on his acrimonious departure from Cricket Australia and why he still…

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#24 Ningaloo Records on Music, Vinyl, DJing and Creating Dancefloor Magic in Walyalup/Fremantle 1:03:02

1y ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Josh Grainger/Ningaloo Records joins Abid Imam on Freo de Janeiro for a chat about all things music, vinyl, parties, and creating community in Walyalup/Fremantle.Josh is a Walyalup/Fremantle based DJ, record collector and the head honcho at Ningaloo Records.Emerging from humble beginnings, the Ningaloo Records brand founder has enjoyed a rise to fa…

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#23 Dominique Mecoy - Leadership WA CEO on Becoming the Best Leader You Can Be & Her Career Journey 1:05:29

1+ y ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Dominique Mecoy is an inspirational leader with an amazing career journey story to tell.Her career has spanned numerous fields. She is now the CEO of Leadership WA, a not-for-profit organisation which provides experiential leadership development, creating leaders galvanised to develop themselves and create positive impact upon the community.Dominiq…

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#22 Zahra Al Hilaly - West Australian Young Person of the Year on Kindness, Community & Listening 48:42

1+ y ago48:42

48:42

We are joined by someone who is absolutely outstanding and you will definitely enjoy listening to. Perth/Boorloo based leader and advocate Zahra Al Hilaly. She has a very wide ranging list of accolades. Including Western Australian Young Person of the Year for 2022 and a Young Australian of the Year nominee. She’s involved with the United Nations a…

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#21 Robbie Gaspar on Building Links within Asia through Sports Diplomacy, Languages & People 1:09:01

1+ y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Robbie Gaspar (@RobbieGaspar23) joins Abid Imam on Freo de Janeiro for a chat about all things sports diplomacy, being a professional footballer in Asia and building people to people links in a globally significant region.Show notes - freodejaneiro.com/By Abid Imam

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Reflecting on an incredible year with Sam Curran 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

56:52

Michael, Phil and Ben are here for the final time this year to recap England's historic 3-0 series win in Pakistan and look back on an incredible seven months for English cricket. The guys pick out some of their stars of the recent series including Harry Brook and ask if Rehan Ahmed will be in England's strongest side by the time the Ashes comes ar…

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England secure series win, Shaun Udal on living with Parkinson's 40:43

1+ y ago40:43

40:43

Michael, Phil & Ben look back on England's first series win in Pakistan for 22 years as Ben Stokes guided his side to yet another test match win, making it 8 wins in 9 since he took over. There's high praise from Michael for Harry Brook following his scintillating display with the bat and a mention for Mark Wood too after Shoaib Akhtar gave him adv…

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Shoaib Akhtar on England's win and how to bowl at 100mph 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

53:52

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on England's sensational win over Pakistan in their first match there in 17 years. Jimmy Anderson and Ollie Robinson starred with the ball while four of the batting line-up grabbed themselves a Test century. But it was the captaincy of Ben Stokes that was most impressive - Michael called it the best he's ever seen in a…

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Brendon McCullum on coaching England, 'Bazball' & Pakistan 59:35

1+ y ago59:35

59:35

Michael, Phil and Ben are back to look ahead to England's tour of Pakistan, their first away trip under the guidance of Brendon McCullum. The England head coach sits down with the guys to discuss a whirlwind start to his tenure and what he is expecting for his first Test series on foreign soil. McCullum explains why he was not that interested in th…

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Reviewing England's incredible summer and Steve Harmison eyes selector role 59:39

2y ago59:39

59:39

Michael and Ben are joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on an incredible summer for English red-ball cricket which saw them win six Tests out of seven. Attention now turns to the winter tour of Pakistan where Brendon McCullum's aggressive tactics will be tested away from home for the first time, but the guys think England…

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Strauss on his high performance review, Bairstow out and should Hales be recalled? 49:43

2y ago49:43

49:43

Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ben Wright speak to Sir Andrew Strauss on his high performance review, what exactly it entails and how, by 2024, he wants real change to have taken place. The boys also look ahead to England's deciding Test with South Africa, and discuss what Jonny Bairstow's freak golfing injury means for their fortunes and whethe…

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Joe Root talks captaincy, McCullum and why batting is his 'quiet place' 1:10:50

2y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Michael, Phil and Ben look back on England's comfortable win in the second test with South Africa which levels the series between the pair heading into the third and final match. There's praise for Ben Stokes performance with bat and ball as well as his captaincy which seems to be evolving with each match played. Elsewhere there's finally some prai…

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England humbled by South Africa, Graeme Smith on the art of captaincy 55:40

2y ago55:40

55:40

Michael, Phil and Ben unpack England's humbling defeat to South Africa and discuss whether it is a wake up call for their aggressive approach or simply a blip that Brendon McCullum needs to forget. The guys are joined by former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith, who says McCullum's tactics are not sustainable at the highest level. Smith also gives his v…

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England vs South Africa preview, Sir Geoffrey Boycott's message to the ECB 57:25

2y ago57:25

57:25

Michael, Phil and Ben are back in the studio with a very special guest as they build up to the return of Test cricket! The legendary Sir Geoffrey Boycott joins the guys to discuss his new book, Being Geoffrey Boycott, which details his 18-year career which spanned 108 Tests for England. We get his take on the current England setup and the impact of…

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Harmer looks ahead to England v South Africa and The Hundred gets off to a rocky start 51:55

2y ago51:55

51:55

Michael, Phil and Ben sit down with South Africa and Essex spinner Simon Harmer as he prepares to face England later this month. He opens up about how close he was to playing for England, what the secret to his recent form has been and also why he thinks 'Bazball' is not just good for England, but a positive for wider Test cricket. We also look bac…

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Why Roy must not be dropped and Sophia Dunkley talks England's new approach 44:51

2y ago44:51

44:51

Michael, Phil and Ben reflect on yet another series defeat for England's white-ball cricketers after a chastening loss to South Africa. Although England have gone through a home summer without a white-ball series win for the first time since 2013, the boys say it is too soon to panic. Jason Roy's struggles with the bat have been a talking point but…

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Jos Buttler's baptism of fire & Ravi Shastri on what the IPL does next 1:01:42

2y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on yet another frustrating series for new England white-ball captain Jos Buttler. After levelling the ODI series with South Africa, England were forced to settle for a draw after the deciding match at Headingley was rained off. We discuss Buttler's stuttering start to life as skipper and draw comparisons with Joe Root'…

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Stokes retires and sends a message to World Cricket 57:24

2y ago57:24

57:24

England's one day cricketers are struggling to get going under their new captain Jos Buttler. After suffering a series defeat to India over the weekend, they were soundly beaten in their opening ODI against South Africa on Tuesday too. To make matters worse, test captain Ben Stokes announced on Monday that he will be stepping away from 50 over cric…

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Bumrah bowls England back down to Earth 1:15:56

2y ago1:15:56

1:15:56

After a thrilling month of red ball cricket for England, it has been a week to forget for the white ball side. Jos Buttler's opening T20 series as captain against India ended in a 2-1 defeat and his first ODI against the same opponent could not have gone much worse. The World Champions were bowled out for just 110 with Roy, Root and Stokes all goin…

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Ashley Giles opens up on his departure from the ECB 1:03:18

2y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

England's cricketers continue to entertain under the guidance of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes. After completing a clean sweep against New Zealand, they chased down a record of 378 runs, with ease, to see off India at Edgbaston to win the delayed fifth test and claim a series draw. Mike, Phil and Ben unpack the incredible win and ask what is the …

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Eoin Morgan calls it a day, Trent Boult on the art of bowling 54:30

2y ago54:30

54:30

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on a series clean sweep for England after they wrapped up their Test series against New Zealand in quick fashion on Monday. They discuss the growing partnership between head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes and ask if it will be more of the same when India arrive later this week for their rearranged Test. …

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England's new philosophy with Marcus Trescothick 1:00:11

2y ago1:00:11

1:00:11

On the eve of the third and final Test with New Zealand, Ben, Phil and Michael sit down with England's batting coach and former opener Marcus Trescothick to discuss what has changed in such a short space of time since the arrival of new head coach Brendon McCullum. The boys also get his take on the lack of English coaches in the game as well as his…

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#20 Adam Voges on Coaching and Leading Cricket Teams Towards Sustained Success 51:34

2y ago51:34

51:34

Champion Australian cricketer and coach Adam Voges OAM joins Abid Imam for a wide ranging discussion covering leadership, elite coaching, sustained success and much moreShownotes - http://abidimam.com/By Abid Imam

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Bairstow blasts New Zealand away 1:14:28

2y ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Ben Wright react to an incredible win for England over New Zealand in the second test at Trent Bridge. The three pay tribute to a sensational innings from Johnny Bairstow after he hit the second fastest hundred in English test cricket history to secure a win for his side and first test series win for new head coach…

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David Gower on blue socks, England's opening batsmen & the infamous Tiger Moth flyover 1:05:07

2y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan and entertainment all-rounder Phil Tufnell are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Wright for a new podcast dedicated to all things cricket! They'll be bringing you analysis from the dizzy heights of the international game all the way down the weird and wonderful world of village cricket. In this second episode, the …

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The Rob Key interview 1:07:39

2y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

England cricket legends Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Wright for a brand new podcast dedicated to all things cricket! They'll be bringing you analysis from the dizzy heights of the international game all the way down the weird and wonderful world of village cricket. For the first episode we have drafted in a ver…

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Introducing The Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club 1:29

2y ago1:29

1:29

Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell want you to join them and the Telegraph's Ben Wright for a celebration of cricket in all its glory and absurdity. First episode out this Wednesday, follow to join the club! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast.…

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#19 Simon Garlick - Fremantle Dockers CEO on Education, Sports Leadership & Strategic Thinking 57:57

2+ y ago57:57

57:57

As a lifelong Freo Dockers fan, it was an honour and privilege to chat with the club CEO Simon Garlick. He was open in talking about his career journey, sports leadership and strategy in the AFL.A former CEO of the Western Bulldogs (2010-2015), Simon was appointed CEO of Fremantle effective November 18, 2019 after serving as CEO of Bastion EBA (201…

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#18 Natalie Burton on Career Lessons, Athlete Wellbeing & Olympics Unleashed 57:18

3y ago57:18

57:18

Natalie Burton is an Australian professional basketballer and Rio 2016 Olympian. Throughout her career, she’s played at a high level around the world. Natalie has constantly searched for the deeper meaning behind sport which makes her story very compelling.It’s a must-listen, especially for younger athletes or those working with them.Natalie has em…

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#17 Tamara Awartani - Founder of ‘Palestine Sports For Life’ on Community Development and Resilience 52:35

3y ago52:35

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Shownotes: abidimam.com/ps4lAn honour to speak to Tamara Awartani from Ramallah, Palestine about growing up and living there before creating a successful NGO to support her community through sport and education. About Tamara Awartani:Tamara is the founder and director of Palestine: Sport for Life (PS4L) - the only local Sports for Development (S4D)…

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#16 Adam Gilchrist - Life Experiences and Lessons Beyond Sport with a World Cricket Legend 45:04

3+ y ago45:04

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Shownotes - http://abidimam.com/gilly/A huge moment for the show. Legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist joins Abid Imam for a wide ranging discussion covering life experiences, sport, inclusion, cultural diversity and much more. About Adam GilchristMany cricket fans believe that Adam Gilchrist is the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman to have pl…

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