Gavaskar

Gavaskar refers to Sunil Gavaskar, a former Indian international cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen in cricket history. Born in 1949, he played for India from 1971 to 1987. Gavaskar was renowned for his technique, temperament, and remarkable ability to score runs against formidable bowling attacks, particularly in Test cricket. He was the first player to score 10,000 Test runs and held the record for the most centuries in Test cricket (34) for a long time, surpassing it only in the modern era.

His defensive technique was almost impenetrable, making him difficult to dismiss. Gavaskar was also a capable fielder and a handy right-arm medium-pace bowler, though his batting was his primary contribution to the game. He captained the Indian team and led them to their first-ever Test series victory on foreign soil in England in 1986. His rivalry with Pakistani fast bowler Imran Khan was a notable feature of cricket during his playing days. After retiring from cricket, Gavaskar has had a successful career as a cricket commentator and columnist. He has also been involved in various administrative roles within cricket. His contributions to Indian cricket are immeasurable, and he remains an iconic figure in the sport.