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Australia ODI Cap of Adam Gilchrist, 2008



Date:
2008
Object Number:
M.2013.26.34
Creator
Adidas (clothing manufacture)
Production notes
Sample
Material
cotton
Size
length: 29 cm
Object name
cap
Object category
clothing

Description

Dark green peaked cap with Cricket Australia crest on front. Number ‘129’ embroidered on side. Used during ODI Final Series vs. India, 2008. Signed by player.

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Australia ODI Cap of Adam Gilchrist, 2008 Adidas Baggy green cap worn by Australian cricketer and former captain, Adam Gilchrist, during the Australian Tri-Series vs. India in 2008. With 322 runs in the series, Gilchrist was Australia's best-performed batsman. At home in Perth he scored 118 against Sri Lanka. Australia took 4 wins with bonus points in the regular matches, however India defeated Australia 2–0 in the best of 3 final series to win the tournament. A great wicket-keeper–batsman, Gilchrist retired from ODI cricket after this match on 4 March 2008. Kindly loaned by Marylebone Cricket Club Museum Museum Number: M.2013.26.34
Association:
Adam Craig Gilchrist 2008 - 2008