Sunil Gavaskar

Cricketer

Birthday July 10, 1949

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Mumbai, India

Age 75 years old

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About

Former Indian batsman of the 1970s and '80s, widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen in cricket history.

Before Fame

He was named India's Best Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year in 1966.

Trivia

He set world records during his career for the most Test runs and most Test centuries scored by any batsman.

Family Life

He married Marshneil Gavaskar. His son Rohan played cricket domestically for Bengal.

Associated With

He and Kapil Dev exchanged captaincy of the Indian team on several occasions.