New world record-holding wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has admitted to making plenty of mistakes through his cricket career but is adamant the decision to retire will be completely his.

Gilchrist today claimed his 414th career dismissal to move ahead of South Africa’s Mark Boucher and onto top spot on the game’s table of dismissal takers, on day two of the final Test against India at Adelaide Oval.

The Australian vice-captain was “thrilled” with the record, but admitted to struggling at times this season.

He had one “shocking” day during the second Test in Sydney, where he dropped three catches in India’s first innings, and also spilled a sitter yesterday when he gave VVS Laxman a reprieve.

Gilchrist’s dropped catches this series have prompted debate over whether the 36-year-old is on the decline, but he said he would not be pressured into retirement before he was ready.

“I’ll let the public and the press know when I make a decision about whether I’m going to retire, whether that’s tomorrow or 12 months time,” he said.

“It will be my decision.

“You try not to listen to comments and then someone will text you saying ‘don’t listen to them’, and then you’ll listen to them and you’ll get angry.

“But at the end of the day it’s got to come from within.

“All the players have said there’s been a time where they’ve just known and I’ll let everyone know when that time is.”

Gilchrist said he felt critics were quick to pass judgement on his `keeping because of the revolutionary way he had transformed the game as an attacking batsman who could swing matches from No.7.

“I’m not sure whether that’s a result of my batting and people suggesting whether I’m just a batsman and a backstop,” he said.

“So I’ve used that as incentive to help motivate me and I feel like I’ve maintained a high standard more often than not.

“I’ve made a lot of mistakes and if you rock up in 96 Test matches you’re going to make the odd mistake.

“I’ve always felt that there’s some critics out there who have been quick to pounce, but as (Indian captain) Anil (Kumble) said last week, when he got his 600th wicket it’s those critics you use as a little bit of inspiration and encouragement to keep going and try to achieve.”

Boucher, 31, is well placed to eventually overhaul his counterpart because of his comparative youth, but he has played 13 more Tests than the Australian.

Gilchrist said his record was part tribute to the great bowlers he had kept to, but said he had never aimed to become the game’s leading `keeper.

“You just play your cricket and all of a sudden you creep up and get close,” he said.

“I might have got there a bit quicker if I’d gloved a couple more cleanly, but it wasn’t to be.”

Snapshot from day two of the fourth Test between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval:

India 526, Australia 0-62

Man of the moment: Anil Kumble. Widely expected to fold once Sachin Tendulkar went, the Indian tail hung around, as it has done numerous times this series. Their stubborn intent was typified by Kumble, who batted with minimal risk in undemanding conditions to make 87 and keep Australia in the field for close to two full days.

Moment of the day: Upon reaching 153 Sachin Tendulkar tried to pull a short one from Brett Lee and sliced it into the side of his knee. The five minute delay while he received treatment broke the spell Tendulkar had over Australia’s bowlers, and Lee had him caught off another attempted heave to leg the very next ball.

Stat of the day: 32.73 – Kumble’s batting average since the start of last year’s tour of England where he made his maiden Test century. His career mark stands at 18.53 and rising.

Quote of the day: “Last time I touched someone I was in trouble, luckily this time nobody came and said ‘why are you touching our bowlers’” – Harbhajan Singh on a collision with Stuart Clark. His contact with Brett Lee in Sydney had blown up into a racial abuse allegation after Andrew Symonds intervened.

Summary: India bats and bats and bats. Australia will use last year’s corresponding Ashes Test as their example of how to fashion victory from so far behind, but this time they have Brad Hogg instead of Shane Warne. Not the sort of thought to send Ricky Ponting happily to sleep.

© AAP 2012

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