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Sunil Manohar Gavaskar
- Batting StyleRight Handed
- Bowling StyleRight-arm medium
- TeamIndia
- BirthdayJuly 10, 1949
- Current age76 Years, 6 Months, 30 Days
Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, born on July 10, 1949, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen in the history of Test cricket. Known for his impeccable technique,
...Read moreBatting & Fielding Averages
Matches
125
Innings
214
Runs
10122
Average
51.12
Strike Rate
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Balls Faced
-
Highest Score
236*
Vs West IndiesHundreds
34
Fifties
45
Fours
-
Sixes
-
Not Outs
16
Catches
108
Stumpings
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Bowling Averages
Matches
125
Innings
29
Runs
206
Run Outs
-
Balls Bowled
380
Strike Rate
380.00
Wickets
1
4 Wicket
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5 Wicket
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10 Wicket
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Overs
63.2
Maidens
15
Average
206.00
Economy Rate
3.25
Sunil Manohar Gavaskar News
'Whenever there is bombings or killings in India...': Gavaskar invokes Lahore memory to highlight Pakistan hypocrisy
The former India captain revisited the 2009 Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan team and used it to underline what he sees as the central hypocrisy in Pakistan’s stance.
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FAQ
1. What was Sunil Gavaskar’s biggest milestone in Test cricket?
Sunil Gavaskar was the first batsman in the history of Test cricket to score 10,000 runs. He also held the record for most Test centuries (34) for nearly two decades. These achievements were especially significant because they came against some of the most dangerous bowling attacks in history.
2. How did Sunil Gavaskar perform in his debut series?
Gavaskar had a dream debut series in 1971 against the West Indies, scoring 774 runs in just four Tests. His performance was key to India’s historic series win in the Caribbean and marked the beginning of a legendary career.
3. Was Sunil Gavaskar part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team?
Yes, Gavaskar was part of the Indian squad that won the 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup under Kapil Dev’s captaincy. While he did not have a standout tournament personally, his presence added immense experience to the team during a landmark moment in Indian cricket history.
4. What was Gavaskar’s role after retirement?
After retiring in 1987, Gavaskar became a leading cricket commentator and columnist. He has written several acclaimed books and served on various cricket boards and panels. He also briefly held an administrative role in Indian cricket during a transitional period for the IPL in 2014.
5. What honors and awards has Sunil Gavaskar received?
Sunil Gavaskar has been awarded the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, two of India’s highest civilian honors. He was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009 and remains a revered figure not only in India but across the cricketing world for his contributions to the sport.
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Team Rankings
- Test
- ODI
- T20I
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 4604 | 128 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3581 | 116 |
| 3 | England | 5013 | 109 |
| 4 | India | 4064 | 104 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2839 | 98 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 2050 | 82 |
| 8 | West Indies | 2270 | 69 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1888 | 63 |
| 10 | Ireland | 185 | 23 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 208 | 12 |
| 12 | Afghanistan | 62 | 10 |
