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Meet Pakistan’s Gilchrist: Teen bears Oz legend’s name but idolises Sangakkara

A teenage cricketer from Karachi, Pakistan, has caught the attention of cricket fans after scoring an impressive century in a school tournament. Interestingly, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter shares his name with Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist, but his own cricketing hero…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 3:40 AM
Meet Pakistan’s Gilchrist: Teen bears Oz legend’s name but idolises Sangakkara
Key Things to Know
  • Karachi teenager Adam Gilchrist scored 117 runs in a school match while naming Kumar Sangakkara as his idol.
  • The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter led Kamran Public School to a 172-run victory over Happy Palace Grammar School.
  • His father gave him the surname Gilchrist in honor of Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A teenage cricketer from Karachi named Adam Gilchrist has drawn widespread attention after scoring a match-winning century in a Pakistan school tournament. Playing for Kamran Public School against Happy Palace Grammar School, the young left-handed wicketkeeper-batter hit 117 runs off 108 balls to lead his team to a 172-run victory.

While his cricket-loving father gave him the surname Gilchrist after Australia's legendary wicketkeeper, the youngster considers Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara his primary role model. The match was part of the Pakistan Cricket Board's nationwide Under-17 Talent Hunt School Cricket Championship.

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