The Aussie keeper-batsman's retirement is a big loss to cricket. Here was a true sporting hero whose immense skill and wonderful sportsmanship reminded us of a time when 'win at all costs' was not even in the language. Posted February 17, 2008 by Mark Peck

He'll go down in history as the man who made a multi-tasking success of wicketkeeping and run-making. And the Aussie legend is really going to be missed. Posted January 29, 2008 by Umar Pirzada

The opener has attracted criticism from some quarters for the unconventional hand protection. But prowess with the bat has squashed rumours about unsporting behaviour. Posted May 09, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy

India ’s wicketkeeper can learn from Gilchrist, who played 96 consecutive Tests for Australia and overcame the danger of over-playing by taking a rest from one-day internationals. Posted July 12, 2008 by Viswanathan Nair

The ace wicketkeeper-batsman retires on a high with Test and ODI records tucked into the gauntlets and an impressive batting average in both forms of the game. But he'll also be remembered as a great ambassador for the sport. Posted January 28, 2008 by Craig Hackney