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Karachi Teen Named Adam Gilchrist Idolises Sangakkara

Original: Meet Pakistan’s Adam Gilchrist: Karachi teen bears Australian legend’s name but idolises Kumar Sangakkara

A teenage cricketer from Karachi carries the same name as Australian wicketkeeping legend Adam Gilchrist, but says his real idol is Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara. The unusual name coincidence has drawn attention in the cricket world, with sports outlets in India and beyond picking up the story of the young Pakistani player.

Why now: The quirky coincidence of a Pakistani teenager sharing an Australian cricket legend's name has caught the interest of cricket fans.

Adam GilchristKumar SangakkaraKarachiPakistan

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• Meet Pakistan’s Adam Gilchrist: Karachi teen bears Australian legend’s name but idolises Kumar Sangakkara · Yahoo Sports
• Meet Pakistan’s Adam Gilchrist: Karachi teen bears Australian legend’s name but idolises Kumar Sangakkara · The Times of India

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