Alex Carey Breaks Adam Gilchrist's Record With Historic 156
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Image: AFP Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey surpassed the legendary Adam Gilchrist to script a new batting record.
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Image: AFP Carey registered the highest score by an Australian wicketkeeper in Asian conditions.
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Image: AFP The southpaw played a remarkable knock of 156 in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on February 8.
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Image: AFP The 33-year-old reached the milestone in style during the 87th over of Australia's first innings.
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Image: AFP Alex Carey became the first Australian wicketkeeper to score more than 150 in Asia.
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Image: AFP He surpassed Gilchrist's record of 144, achieved twice - once in Sri Lanka and once in Bangladesh.
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Image: AFP His innings was a display of grit and calculated aggression, as he struck 15 fours and two sixes in his 188-ball stay at the crease.
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