Gilchrist on Chargers Win
JOHANNESBURG, May 25, 2009
Whoever writes the scripts for Adam Gilchrist? The final on Sunday was personally not the best for the Deccan Chargers but the enviable leader that he is, he put the failure with the bat quickly aside when he took field. The heat and passion from the body language of the Chargers was felt a good hundred yards away.If Gilchrist was the tactical captain for the night, Andrew Symonds was the adrenaline leader. Throwing himself around like a kid in a water park, the positive energy from Symonds literally rubbed on to each of his mates. Chargers did not just defend 143, their effort on the field was an assertion of intent. They deserved to win.
Stepping aside from the IPL momentarily, only just, Gilchrist said he was surprised to see a match winner like Andrew Symonds being left out of the Ashes squad. “I was surprised. But it is not my job to pick the team for Australia. Symonds is that sort of a player–he has been such a team man and he gets the great spirit in the team. We saw a little glimpse of that in the last season of the IPL where he got just four games and what he added there. The respect he got from the international and Indian players and is huge. He became an instant favourite when he joined the squad this time. He is a great personality and a wonderful talent on the cricket field. He can turn matches,” said Gilchrist on his former national colleague.
For a player who has taken to the big stage with fondness, the IPL final was a rare final. No shame here as he was outfoxed by another legend who doesn’t have his team mates backing his extraordinary commitment in crunch games. Gilchrist paid a rich tribute to Anil Kumble and at also noted it was difficult for him to pick between the World Cup wins and the victory on Sunday. “It is no surprise that a guy like Anil Kumble comes up with a standout performance in this tournament. His leadership from the outside, both in this competition and when he was leading the national team, he looks to me like a natural leader, a guy who defends everyone, makes them feel comfortable and part of the set up. So no surprise that the team did well under his guidance.”
From a bottom place finish in 2008 to a title win, Gilchrist needs to be paid lot of credit for the turnaround but the skipper instead said it was a total team effort. “I think a lot of credit goes to the franchise for turning it around. I think my catch phrase for this tournament to the players was to make sure that every ball –the very next ball– is the most important thing of their lives at the moment. It does sound dramatic but there is nothing else going on in our lives at that moment. The team remained focused. Well a lot of focus was required today and everyone responded well. It has just been a great experience. And not to forget the role played by the support and coaching staff, they have all played an equally important role in the win,” explained Gilchrist.
Gilchrist reserved his best for V.V.S. Laxman and that proved how close knit unit the Chargers were. “It is not because of one person or one leadership group it was much more than that. Everyone just poured in. Laxman obviously went through a lot emotionally as he had the captaincy taken away from him. He has been here and played just five games. We told him that we did not need him in the end of the tournament. But we wanted him to contribute with his vast knowledge and experience. He worked with our fitness trainer, fielding coach and Darren. It was actually exciting to see what he epitomises. The youngsters had a lot to learn from him and his own willingness to try and do better was awesome.”
The knock from Herschelle Gibbs also deserved special mention from Gilchrist “It was the sort of rock like foundation. He was very clever. It was a brave innings from him and symbolic of where he is at in life at the moment. He has been honest about his life in recent times. He has come out of the other side really well, so I am really proud of him. And I think, as you say, shows sort of in a cricketing sense, how he has matured and come to terms with things,” added Gilchrist.
The Chargers learnt from their mistakes, played hard and a smarter brand of T20 cricket rather than walking out and trying to literally just fire from ball one. In the end it was an apt reward for perseverance, passion and pride.
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SALMAN MEHDI
abhiram rayalu
On June 12th, 2009
good job guys. keep up the spirit for next year.please strengthen the middle, order particularly the local talent which is a big concern.hope u people perform well in champions trophy
harish224227
cheater
On June 3rd, 2009
For fans like me who supported the Deccan Chargers despite the horrible first season, this was the perfect payback! Thank you and know that what ever happens next season, you will never walk alone! Cheers mate!
koneru
On June 1st, 2009
Congratulations. Great Team Effort. Symo always Best. Gilly no words for his semi final show. Don't forger Gibbs, Rohit, Ohja, Harmeet, Suman and our Best bowler RP
Sajid Abdul Ghaffar
deccan chargedd...
nafdeccan
On May 30th, 2009
gilly u r the best and u will do it i know what a super batting in semi final next year u can also do like this year
Saba Afreen
On May 29th, 2009
all the very best for champions league..well u guys must b knowing but still....many teams get overconfident n v as fans do not xpect u guys 2 get overconfident(lyk rcb in d final match)coz it will lead 2 failure...defend the title well plz and all the very very best for champions league. u guys rockk luv ya all..jai hyderbad jai hind.
Aishwarya14
RAJashekar
On May 27th, 2009
thanks a lot gilly...we luv...we want u to play for hyderbad for ever....plzz dont ever think of leaving this team.....we luv u more than the indian players.....u are simply superb
nerella
On May 27th, 2009
Congrats Gilly and Team for winning the IPL.. It was wonderful.. continue the winning streak..
Appy
On May 26th, 2009
Gilly first of all thks for making us (Hyderabadi's) proud. We all love you. Come to hyderabad with the trophy we want to felicitate each and every member of the DC. Gilly U rock!!!!!!!!!!!!
MaheshJ
On May 26th, 2009
Adam Gilchrist, it surely would be an understatement if one calls you the God of cricket. Thank you, the players, the coach and all the support staff and just about anyone associated with DC for bringing about the turn around and the win!!!!
Vijay1507
On May 26th, 2009
This has been an amazing turnaround . Hat's off gilly .
This was a great effort because we had number of batsman stepping up at crucial moments smith,Suman ,Gibbs ,Rohit ,Symonds ,Ravi teja,Venugopal and yourself ,I think if we can rope in a good Indian bowler to partner RP in next season then we are a formidable force
Not to mention the bowling power we have with RP and Ojha
Ratan Sandeep
On May 26th, 2009
Awesome work by whole team.......special mention to Gill's captaincy which did wonders to the team and also great support from lehmann,VVS and also the support staff which indeed fetched the title...Take a Bow DC from the bottom of my heart.
Padmasai
On May 26th, 2009
Gilchrist u r d best captain in d world...u and ur team have made us proud by winning d finals nd have proved dat u r indeed d champions of d tournament...ur emphatic win brought tears to my eyes...thank u Gilly...ur team rocks!!!
sandeepksr
On May 26th, 2009
Mission Accomplished.....Many Congratulations GILLY.
The way you hve used the resources in the FINALS was good.
The team who had keep their nerves will do it in a BIG game. The CHARGERS have done that quite excellently under your captaincy.
Hope he whole of team is in HYD.You Will have a GRAND Welcome back home when you are here...
Long time but I wish you in advance ALL THE BEST for CHAMPIONS TROPHY coming soon....
omshivakumar
On May 26th, 2009
This Is Hasan & Siva
From
Riyadh(Saudi Arabia).
Congratulations
To
Ur
Deccan Chargers.
Caterpillar Charges
On May 26th, 2009
Gilly,, We all love u 2 d core!! u proved out wat DC is capable of.. U R D BEST !!! Congratz.
Rajendra Reddy
On May 26th, 2009
Gilli and Symo .... u had proved what this young team can do .... no shuld dare enough to stop the chargers ..... Go chargers Go !!!!!!!!!!!!
penkeerthi
On May 26th, 2009
Yeah knew u wuld take us there sir .....GIlly u rock, Gibbs u too 
Rp, Rohit,symo,Rhino, Rohit, ohja, Singh
mks_619
ravikumar.kasa
On May 26th, 2009
UR CAPTANCY IS AMAZING U LOOK LIKE A UNDER 20 GUY I WISH U U WILL PLAY MIN 10 MORE YEARS IN OUR DECCAN CHARGER.Ur the best
DANGEROUS
jojo
On May 25th, 2009
i have also favorites the chargers team,nd i also love gilly..then he is my best clebrity in the criket world.. I also acepet that the team achived the tropy.. i want to all time the team achiveing the best posision... Babye,good night,
Jojo
baku
On May 25th, 2009
great job mate!
i really have no words for u
u have made the impossible- possible
christian
On May 25th, 2009
that was an invincible performance from chargers...you guys made our heads held high this year....Great play
Zion
On May 25th, 2009
It was indeed a fantastic effort put on by DCs.I guess DCs were unable to put up a competitive total (This I say especially after seeing that Gilli's blitzkrieg the night before) . But in the end, they pulled off a win in a very dramatic fashion. All credit to the team.... the passion and the enthusiasm shown by the captain can be so dangerously contagious...Congratulations guys....As they say: u can take me outta hyderabad but u cannot take hyderabad out of me...
gunner
On May 25th, 2009
Dear Gilly,
You have left the legacy of best wicketkeeper basemen ever played the game of cricket. Now you have just created another legacy of Best Deccan Charger player ever played for the franchise.
Words can't describe how much we appreciate and rejoice you. Your passion for the game of cricket is infectious. We love you for ever.
Thank you Gilly family.
RehabDeviL
On May 25th, 2009
I Have Been Member 4m Last Year & I M 4m Bangladesh Gilly U Rocks D Bangladesh Again, Last Year We Was Upset About Teams Performence But Today We R Happy Cangratulation!!!!!!!!! 2 All Of U
vigneshwar
On May 25th, 2009
dats Gr8 Gilly u have made it man we are the champions now its amazing gr8 work boys real credit to the whole team
paragsiva
On May 26th, 2009
congratulation for u Deccan chargers, GILLY, u r the man,great job guys,everyone did a fantastic job to lift the cup,u really showed the fighting spirit, keep it up guys, GILLY WE LOVE U,
Sangwar Suman
On May 25th, 2009
though ur knock was really important u didnt well now it doesnt matter much now dat we have won de game n clinched it!!
Girish_thegr8
On May 25th, 2009
take a bow to man who has turned around this team from wooden spoon holders to the spoon studded with gold and diamonds yoOO Gilly u rock so does the entire DECCAN CHARGERS team and a special thanks to Darren lehman wow what a team u made this into. congratulations.......
Stripes
On May 25th, 2009
Congrats Deccan Chargers!!! You folks certainly deserve this victory. Wishing you many more championships to come ahead in future...
Gilly you are the best!!! Hatsoff to your brilliant captaincy.
Cheers,
Purush
aslam
FKhan
nihal rox
On May 25th, 2009
adam plz cum to hyd wid the trophy we all welcum u and wil recieve u wid pride
souvikhaldibari
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