5 players who succeeded in formats they weren't expected to

#3 Adam Gilchrist (Australia) - Tests

Gilchrist redefined the role of wicket-keepers in world cricket

Much like David Warner later, Adam Gilchrist started off his career as a swashbuckling opener in ODIs, who could change the course of a match in a few overs. Gilchrist was bullish and had a vast array of shots in his armour.

With Ian Healy a permanent fixture in the Test side and Gilchrist batting freely in ODIs, Australia dominated the world of cricket in the late 19th century. The southpaw was handed the Test keeper's role ahead of Healy in Brisbane, 1999, and was booed by the crowd.

But the sensational wicket-keeper batsman changed the face of Test cricket while batting at No. 7 for the Aussies. His debut innings was a typical 88-ball 81 and he followed that up with several spectacular knocks which are etched into the mind of every cricket fan. He finished with a career average of 47.60 while also affecting 416 dismissals as a keeper, the most by any Australian.