Image Source : GETTY IMAGES/INDIA TV On this present day 50 years in the past, legendary former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar made his worldwide debut towards West Indies.
On this present day 50 years in the past, legendary former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar made his debut in worldwide cricket. The India nice made his debut towards the West Indies on March 6, 1971.
Since then, Gavaskar represented India in 125 Tests, scoring 10,122 runs within the longest format of the sport. He was the primary batsman within the historical past of Test cricket to attain 10,000 runs, and justifiably ended his profession as the very best scorer in Tests.
At current, he’s the twelfth highest run-getter in Test historical past.
Gavaskar additionally performed for India in 108 ODIs, and was part of the 1983 World Cup-winning workforce.
The legendary former Indian captain remembered his Test debut forward of Day 3 of India’s Test match towards England, the place he is part of the broadcasting workforce.
“I can’t still believe 50 years have gone past. It almost feels like yesterday. Every school kid’s dream is to play for India. That was my dream as well,” Sunil Gavaskar informed broadcaster Star Sports.
“I was given the India cap along with the blazer as well as the sweaters before the start of the tour. I had kept that cap in my kit bag, I was determined not to use it till I actually played for India. To put it on Day 1 was just an amazing, amazing feeling,” Gavaskar added.
On the event, the Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to pay tribute to the legend.
India batting nice Sachin Tendulkar wrote a heartfelt tribute to Gavaskar on his official Twitter account, calling him an idol.
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina wrote, “Fifty years of an outstanding journey of Sunny Sir. Thank you for inspiring us & making us all proud of everything you have done for the country & the field of cricket. Wishing you the best always! #50yearsOfSunnysir”
Post his retirement, Gavaskar served the sport in numerous roles. He turned the primary Indian to ship the MCC Spirit of Cricket lecture in 2003, and in addition served as an advisor to the Indian workforce through the tour to Australia in 2003-04.
He has since been pursuing a profession in broadcasting.
