Talent impresses Gilly

Talent impresses Gilly

Adam Gilchrist is not overly concerned with the loss to India and senses a great future for Australian cricket.

Gilchrist spoke glowingly about the depth in Australian cricket after skippering the All Stars to an upset 64-run victory over Australia in the All Star Twenty20 Match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday night.

"It's a tough way to gauge it, but I was very impressed, I don't think this is where you mark players too harshly or get too excited, but I think we're well stocked with talent around the country," said the 37-year-old former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman, who is widely regarded as one of the most exhilarating cricketers of recent times.

"There's any number of guys who have got the skills and the desire there and I guess at the moment there's great opportunity there.

"There are a few positional changes coming and going and the schedule coming up is just extraordinary, so there's going to be great opportunities for so many players in all positions I suspect."

Gilchrist was quick to heap praise on experienced All Stars duo Michael Dighton and man of the match Brad Hodge who tore apart the under-strength Australian attack, with scores of 65 not out and 34, respectively.

"If you can take a little window like this. Hodgey just reminded everyone again and a guy like Dighton, who not many have seen, plays like that," he added.

"I was really impressed with the endeavour that everyone showed, hard call for the guys coming back from India, but great for them to support it."


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