Adam Gilchrist picked over Sachin Tendulkar as '21st century’s greatest' by Aussie scribe

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman am Gilchrist was recently picked as ‘Greatest Cricketer of 21st Century’ by Daily Telegraph. An Australian scribe me a list of 50 greatest players of 21st century, which includes two Indians in top 10. While current Indian captain Virat Kohli finds himself a rung below am Gilchrist, batting icon Sachin Tendulkar was clubbed between Dale Steyn (.8) and Kumar Sangakkara (.10).

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am Gilchrist, one of greatest wicketkeeper-batsman of all time, was ranked above some of his legendary ex-teammates like Ricky Ponting (.3), Shane Warne (.7) and Glenn McGrath (.11). Moreover, publication even placed cricketer-turned-commentator above legendary Indian batting duo of Sachin Tendulkar (.9) and Rahul Dravid (.17) as well as modern-day batting legends Virat Kohli (.2) and Steve Smith (.6).

Former Indian captain and World Cup winner MS Dhoni, who has garnered mirations in past from Gilchrist himself, was next highest ranking Indian cricketer after Rahul Dravid at .21. Master technician VVS Laxman (.28), spin legend Anil Kumble (.38), ace speedster Zaheer Khan (.42), explosive opener Virender Sehwag (.45) and legendary off-spin duo of Harbhajan Singh (.47) and Ravichandran Ashwin (.48) were among or Indians in elite list.

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A look at Daily Telegraph’s entire Top 50 cricketers of century list

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India vs Australia 3rd Test updates

am Gilchrist is currently a part of commentary panel for ongoing India vs Australia Test Series Down Under. cricketer-turned-commentator is teamed alongside his ex-colleagues Michael Hussey, Ricky Ponting among ors. India vs Australia 3rd Test match went underway today, Thursday, January 7, at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

For India vs Australia live streaming in India, fans can tune in to Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). Meanwhile, for India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia. live streaming of third Test will also be available for fans on SonyLIV app.

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Im source: Sachin Tendulkar Twitter