Sunil Gavaskar turns 76: Celebrating the first man to 10,000 Test runs | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar celebrates his 76th birthday at present. Widely considered one of the best batters to ever play the sport, Gavaskar’s achievements laid the basis for India’s rise in world cricket. The former India captain performed 233 worldwide matches and scored 13,214 runs, together with 35 centuries. He turned the first participant in historical past to attain 10,000 runs in Test cricket, setting a benchmark for future generations. His consistency and braveness in opposition to the world’s greatest quick bowlers earned him world respect. Gavaskar introduced his arrival with a surprising debut Test collection in opposition to the West Indies in 1971, scoring 774 runs. That stays the most runs ever scored by a batter of their debut Test collection. He additionally holds the file for the most Test centuries in opposition to West Indies, with 13 tons.

The Mumbai-born batter was identified for his strong method and calm presence at the crease. He is the solely participant to have scored a double century in every of the 4 innings of a Test match, displaying his adaptability in all circumstances. In 1980, he was named one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year.

In 1983, Gavaskar was a member of the Indian crew that lifted the World Cup at Lord’s. While his numbers are celebrated, his true legacy lies in the perception he gave to a cricket-loving nation that they might stand tall in opposition to the greatest. On his 76th birthday, cricket followers and former gamers alike are paying tribute to the man who modified Indian cricket eternally.