Multiple choice general knowledge sports Which Australian Cricketer is known as "CHURCH"? Ricky Ponting Adam Gilchrist Mark Waugh Michael Slater Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Adam Gilchrist was nicknamed 'Church' - a play on his name using CH from his Christian name and UR from his surname, sounding like CHURCH. Ponting, Waugh, and Slater had different nicknames.