Gilchrist criticises India’s policy

Gilchrist, also famed for his agressive batting as an opener, said the team management should also take into account whether the person assigned to do the keeping job enjoys it or not. “It is important whether the one who keeps wants the job and enjoys it. You must enjoy wicketkeeping as it is a thankless job… You have to work hard,” he said.

Gilchrist, who has notched up an impressive 5775 runs in 176 ODIs besides taking 256 catches, said he considered his role as a wicketkeeper very vital for the team.

“A wicketkeeper is expected to snap up every chance. I consider missing a chance behind the stumps as more vital than missing a ball while batting,” the 33-year-old Aussie added.

Commenting on the final on Tuesday Gilchrist said, “we had come to India with the ambition of making it to the final. Now that we have achieved that, we are working towards a win.”