When did Gavaskar debut?
1980Somerset County Cricket Club
March 6, 1971India national cricket team1967Mumbai cricket team
Sunil Gavaskar/Dates joined
At what age Sunil Gavaskar debut?
17
At the age of 17, Gavaskar was selected as ‘India’s Best Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year’ in 1966. The youngster made the first-class debut for Vazir Sultan Colt’s XI against Dungarpur XI in the annual Moin-ud-Dowlah Gold Cup tournament, 1966-67.
When did Gavaskar retire?
Gavaskar’s last international appearance came way back in November 1987 when he featured in an ODI game against England at his home ground in Mumbai. It is widely believed that the batting legend retired from the game in 1987 but according to Gavaskar that was not the truth.
Did Kapil Dev played with Sachin?
That boy was Sachin Tendulkar. Also, in the same game, a 30-year-old veteran was playing for India. Kapil Dev was taking part in his 100th Test. It was fitting that a legend was playing a milestone match while a future legend was playing his 1st.
Did Sachin play with Viv Richards?
As far as Sir Vivian Richards is concerned, while Sachin Tendulkar played against him in county cricket, he did not get the same opportunity in international cricket even though the West Indian legend continued playing till 1991. “My other regret is not having played against my childhood hero Sir Vivian Richards.
How old is Gavaskar?
72 years (July 10, 1949)Sunil Gavaskar / Age
Who is Sunil Gavaskar uncle?
Madhav Mantri
Sunil Gavaskar
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Role | Opening batsman |
| Relations | Madhav Mantri (uncle) Manohar Gavaskar (father) Meenal Gavaskar (mother) Marshneil Gavaskar (wife) Rohan Gavaskar (son) Kavita Vishwanath (sister) Gundappa Viswanath (brother-in-law) |
| International information | |
| National side | India (1971–1987) |
Who was captain of Indian team before Kapil Dev?
List of Indian test captains:
| NO. | NAME | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Sunil Gavaskar | 1975-1985 |
| 19 | Bishen Singh Bedi | 1975-1979 |
| 20 | Gundappa Vishwanath | 1979-1980 |
| 21 | Kapil Dev | 1982-1987 |
Did Anil Kumble play in 83?
In the decade that followed, India produced a number of cricketing superstars. Apart from Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, Javagal Srinath and Anil Kumble went on to become legends of the game.