The T20I format is well and truly the most engaging and captivating format in the modern era. It is the only format that draws the attention of the fans from every nook and corner of the cricket fraternity.
The format promises to deliver the complete package in the form of entertainment, thrills and chills as it keeps the fans on the edge of their seats. Many players have gone on to create waves in the shortest format.
However, only a small section of the cricketers braved the challenges and created records. Case in point, former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman, Adam Gilchrist who was an attacking player himself picked his top five T20I players.
Now in this article, we will take a look at Gilchrist’s top five T20I players.
1. David Warner
Adam Gilchrist reckons David Warner possesses an attacking attitude which makes him one of the most dangerous T20I batters. The way Warner goes about his business is what sets him apart from most other openers of the present era.
2. Babar Azam
The former Australian wicketkeeper is of the opinion that Babar Azam is pretty good at playing in all conditions very well. Gilchrist heaped praise on Babar Azam for his incredible versatility to approach the game irrespective of the format.
3. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is one of the most productive all-rounders in the world. Gilchrist reckons that Hardik Pandya is best known for his potential with the bat, bowl, field and entertain the fans.
4. Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is one of the most sought-after cricketers in T20 cricket. Gilchrist echoed that Rashid Khan is one of the players who fit in any T20 team because of his all-round credentials.
5. Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler is one of the top-tier attacking batters in T20 cricket. According to Gilchrist, Buttler is simply dynamic and his power and courage to take the attack to the cleaners make him one of the most lethal batters in the world.
