ICC Hall of Fame
Inducted: 2009 | Career: 1971 - 1987
Sunil
Gavaskar
IndiaThe first to reach the landmark 10,000 runs in Tests, Sunil Gavaskar finished with 10,122 runs, 34 centuries and an average of 51.12. Only Alastair Cook has scored more runs than him as an opener.
Player Bio
Born on July 10, 1949, Sunil Gavaskar went on to represent India in 125 Tests and 108 One-Day Internationals. Considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time, he ended his career with stunning figures – a total of 10,122 Test runs at an average of 51.12, including 34 centuries, and 3,092 runs in 108 ODIs at an average of 35.13. He also held the record for the most number of runs in Tests by an Indian batsman, which was finally broken by Sachin Tendulkar.
date of birth:
10 Jul 1949
role:
Batter
batting style:
Right-hand
bowling style:
Right-hand
Date of debut:
6 Mar 1971
