Deep Wells Dizzy

He was described as by cricinfo as ‘few Australian fast men can have owned such deep wells of tenacity. Gillespie bowls long spells in the hottest conditions. Always uncomplainingly, and always with the seam upright and the ball jagging both ways; and he showed the trait again when he promised to return to the national team and memorably achieved his aim against Bangladesh.

Maiden Century For Jason Gillespie

Jason Gillespie collected eight wickets in the two-match series; taking his Test tally to 259 while McGrath, Kasprowicz and Tait were missing. But his unforgettable moment came over 574 minutes and 425 balls. His maiden century was a magnificent, unbeaten 201 that was easily the highest score by a nightwatchman.

Happy Gillespie

Jason Gillespie is popular with team-mates and bashful with the public. He watches wrestling, listens to heavy metal; and celebrated his first Test fifty with a bat ride embellished from the movie Happy Gilmore. Jason ‘Dizzy’ Gillespie was more restrained while clocking off unthinkable milestones at Chittagong and it was appropriate recognition for a hardy and valuable batting approach; that has also produced two unbeaten half-centuries and a priceless 26, which sealed a hard-fought draw against India in 2004-05.

Second Century For Jason Gillespie

A second first-class century came in 2007 at Yorkshire shortly before Dizzy Gillespie retained his Cricket Australia contract. Throughout the previous home season he was certain he wouldn’t be rewarded. But his 30 Pura Cup wickets at 28.43 helped him to sneak into the squad as experienced back-up, ending the idea of him moving states. With no chance of a recall, he announced his retirement from first-class cricket during the 2007-08 season; and signed a three year contract with the unofficial Indian Cricket League.

The great-grandson of a Kamilaroi warrior, Jason Gillespie occupies a significant niche in Australian history; as the first acknowledged Aboriginal Test cricketer.