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Sunil Gavaskar
SEC 1 Player Introduction & Biography
Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, known as the 'Little Master' and 'Sunny', was the original batting idol of Indian cricket and arguably the greatest opening batsman against genuine fast bowling. Standing at just 5 feet 5 inches, Gavaskar faced ferocious West Indian pace quartets of Roberts, Holding, Garner, and Croft without a helmet, exhibiting flawless technique, concentration, and courage.
Historic Debut & 10,000 Test Runs
In his debut Test series against the West Indies in 1971, Gavaskar scored a staggering 774 runs, helping India to its maiden series victory in the Caribbean. In March 1987, Gavaskar became the first player in world cricket history to breach the mythical 10,000 Test runs landmark against Pakistan at Ahmedabad.
Career Numbers at a Glance
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 125 | 214 | 10,122 | 236* | 51.12 | Data unavailable | 34 | 45 | 1 |
| ODI | 108 | 102 | 3,092 | 103* | 35.13 | 62.26 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| T20I | Format did not exist during active career (No estimated numbers recorded) | ||||||||
| IPL / Franchise | Format did not exist during active career (No estimated numbers recorded) | ||||||||
SEC 2 Personal Information
SEC 4 Format-Wise & Competition Statistics
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Batting & Fielding Statistics
| Format | Mat | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 125 | 214 | 10,122 | 236* | 51.12 | Data unavailable | 34 | 45 | 1,016 | 26 | 108 |
| ODI | 108 | 102 | 3,092 | 103* | 35.13 | 62.26 | 1 | 27 | 234 | 8 | 22 |
| T20I | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | ||||||||||
| IPL | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | ||||||||||
Bowling Statistics
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5-Wkt Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 125 | 1 | 1/34 | 206.00 | 3.12 | 0 |
| ODI | 108 | 1 | 1/10 | 111.00 | 4.35 | 0 |
| T20I | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | |||||
| IPL | Format not played / Pre-dates format era (Data unavailable) | |||||
SEC 3 Career Journey & Timeline
Chronological roadmap of debuts, championships, historic records, and retirement.
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SEC 5 Major Records & Achievements
First Batsman in History to Reach 10,000 Test Runs
Achieved the landmark 10,000th run against Pakistan in Ahmedabad on 7 March 1987.
Most Runs in a Debut Test Series (774 Runs)
Scored 774 runs at an average of 154.80 in the West Indies in 1971, a world record.
34 Test Centuries (World Record for 22 Years)
Broke Sir Don Bradman's record of 29 Test centuries, holding the world record until 2005.
National Honors & Hall of Fame Induction
Padma Bhushan (1980)
Padma Shri (1971)
Arjuna Award (1975)
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame (Inducted 2009)
Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award (2012)
SEC 6 Teams & Former Clubs
International squads, domestic state teams, county clubs, and franchise leagues represented:
Leadership & Captaincy History
Captained India in 47 Tests and 37 ODIs. Led India to victory in the historic 1985 Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket in Australia and 1984 Asia Cup.
| Format | Matches Led | Won | Lost | Tied / Draw | Win % | Major Trophies & Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 47 | 9 | 8 | 30 | 19.15% | Test Series Win in India vs West Indies (1978-79) |
| ODI | 37 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 37.84% | 1985 World Championship of Cricket (Australia), 1984 Asia Cup |
SEC 7 Retirement Details & Career Retrospective
Official Career Retrospective
Status: Officially RetiredSEC 8 Sources & Verification
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SEC 9 Related Players & Era Peers
Iconic contemporaries, teammates, and role peers:
Donald Bradman
Australia • Top-Order Batter
Kapil Dev
India • All-Rounder
Sachin Tendulkar
India • Top-Order Batter
Vivian Richards
West Indies • Top-Order BatterSEC 10 Head-to-Head Comparisons
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