Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has retired just four Tests away from becoming only the fourth cricketer in Test history to play hundred consecutive Tests.

Was one of five Wisden Cricketers of the Year for 2002.

Was awarded the Allan Border Medal in 2003

Holds the record for the most sixes in Tests (100)

Has scored the second fastest hundred in Tests in 57 balls vs England (Dec. 2006)

TOP 10 WICKET ’KEEPERS IN TESTS

1. A. Gilchrist (Aus) — 416 dismissals in 96 matches (379 catches, 37 stumps)

2. M. Boucher (SA) — 413 in 109 matches (394 ct, 19 st)

3. I. Healy (Aus) — 395 in 119 matches (366 ct, 29 st)

4. R. Marsh (Aus) — 355 in 96 matches (343 ct, 12 st)

5. J. Dujon (WI) — 270 in 79 matches (265 ct, 5 st)