Australian Great Adam Gilchrist Picks His Top 5 Players For 'Dream Team' Ahead Of T20 World Cup

With a little more than a week to go for the T20 World Cup 2022, Australian legendary keeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has named five players he'd like to have in his dream team. Gilchrist himself was a smashing batter in his career, who had the ability to destroy any bowling line up, added with his excellent wicket-keeping skills. 

Gilchrist was part of the Australian team when the Kangaroos lifted three ODI World Cups. Currently working as a broadcaster/commentator, 'Gilly' has picked up his top 5 T20I players. 

Here are Adam Gilchrist's top 5 current T20I players. 

David Warner – Australia

Fellow countryman David Warner is explainable Gilchrist's first choice. The Southpaw opener was a vital cog in the Australian campaign in the previous T20 World Cup, smacking three half-centuries while striking at 146.70. The Australian has smacked 2,684 runs in 91 matches, averaging 33.55 while striking at 140.89, with 22 fifties and a ton to his name. 

Babar Azam – Pakistan

Adam Gilchrist goes on to name the current #3 ranked T20I batter – Babar Azam. The Pakistani skipper has registered 419 runs to his name in 14 matches this year with 2 fifties and a ton to his name. In his overall career, Babar has smacked 3,039 runs in 87 matches, averaging 43.41 while striking at 130.03 with 27 fifties and two centuries to his name. 

Hardik Pandya – India

All-rounder Hardik Pandya has revamped himself after coming in from an injury in the IPL 2022, leading Gujarat Titans to IPL 2022 title. He has been in impeccable form since, smacking 436 runs in 18 innings this year at a strike rate of 151.38. 'Kung fu' Pandya has impressed with the ball as well, picking up 12 wickets in 2022 and is Adam Gilchrist's third pick in his top 5 T20I players. 

Rashid Khan – Afghanistan

Rashid Khan's masterful leg spin has placed him amongst the best T20 bowlers ever. The Afghan spinner was also part of the Gujarat Titans' victorious campaign in IPL 2022. In 2022, Rashid has picked up 72 wickets in 57 T20Is, maintaining an impressive economy of 6.40. Gilchrist has understandably picked Rashid Khan in his top 5 T20I players. 

Jos Buttler – England

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England captain and explosive batter Jos Buttler is Adam Gilchrist's last choice in his top 5 T20I players. Buttler has played just 6 matches this year, smacking 87 runs at a strike rate of 189.13, however, the English captain has smacked 2,227 runs in 94 T20I matches, striking at 142.57 while averaging 32.75.