We'll miss you, Gilly!

This is what a report on wicketkeeper-batsman and a gentleman, Adam Gilchrist, had to say on his retirement from International Test Cricket.

Gilchrist looks forward to playing in IPL

Melbourne: After his surprise announcement to retire from international cricket, Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist today said he was looking forward to his trip to India for playing in the Indian Premier League.

Gilchrist dropped curtains on a glorious career with the fourth and final Test against India today and the entertaining wicketkeeper-batsman would quit from one-dayers after the forthcoming tri-series featuring Australia, India and Sri Lanka.

Having lent his name to the Indian Premier League (IPL), BCCI's cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza scheduled to start in April, Gilchrist said he would be travelling to India to enthral the spectators again.

"I enjoyed my time there and post-retirement, I'm looking forward to spending some time in India," Gilchrist said after the match.

Arguably the best wicketkeeper-batsman the game has ever seen, Gilchrist said the decision to quit was not an easy one but now that he has taken the call, he was looking forward to a new life.

"It was a big decision, a tough one. A lot of thought has gone into it and I consulted my family and close friends before calling it quits."

"I was quite upset and overwhelmed. It happens when the true realisation comes of what you are about to do," he said.

"Anyway, I'm really comfortable now looking forward to reflect on life. I thank everyone who has been associated with the game and hope you enjoyed," Gilchrist said.

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We shall really miss you, Gilly! You've been an excellent sportsperson and an electrifying batsman. Gilchrist has changed the way cricket is played today yet he is so humble. He says, ".. not a single person is responsible for the change the modern cricket has undergone." His departure from the Test Cricket arena was just perfect because of Australia's controversy-filled Test Series victory over the visiting Indians.

What a fitting finale to such a great entertainer! Cheers Gilly!