7 Interesting Facts You Ought To Know About Adam Gilchrist, The Man Who Walked In A World Cup Semifinal

For those of us who were fans of big hitting and good keeping in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the name Adam Gilchrist was one that stood out. Not to mention his sporting habit of walking if he knew he was out, regardless of the umpire's decision. Yes, who can forget the 2003 World Cup semifinal vs Sri Lanka where he walked despite the umpire giving him not out. With the highest score in a World Cup final (149 vs Sri Lanka in 2007) and also an exceptional keeping record,? he was the ultimate keeper-batter of his era.

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But there is more to him than being just an explosive opener or an agile keeper. Here's a look at the facts which are not often brought into the limelight:

1. His worst habit by his own admission is to bite his fingernails?

2. Loves to eat Chinese food

3. The beach side town of Noosa in Australia is his favourite holiday destination

4. Outside cricket his idol is Pele

5. Despite having played together for over a decade, he does not get along with Shane Warne

6. The reason he took to keeping is because he was fascinated by the shape and size of the gloves

7. Other than 'Gilly', another popular nickname is 'Churchy'