A 17-year-old cricketer from Karachi has caught the attention of cricket fans after scoring a century in a tournament. His name is Adam Gilchrist, just like the legendary Australian wicketkeeper-batter, but his choice of cricketing idol has added an unexpected twist to the story. The young left-handed batter plays for Kamran Public School in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Talent Hunt School Cricket Championship Under-17 tournament. He scored 117 runs off 108 balls against Happy Palace Grammar School at Jinnah College in Karachi.
His innings included 11 fours and helped Kamran Public School post 297 for four in 40 overs. The team went on to win the match by 172 runs. The teenager's name, batting style and role as a wicketkeeper-batter have drawn comparisons with the former Australia star. However, when asked which cricketer he admires most, the young Gilchrist named a different legend.
