The format captain of the Indian cricket team, who is also the first man to score 10,000 runs in test cricket, turns 75 on July 10, 2024, and is still connected with the game. This is an umbilical cord he retains, first as a player until he bowed out in 1987, and now as a broadcaster.
He is an integral member of India's 1983 World Cup-winning squad and once had the record for most of the centuries and test matches. He accumulated over 10,000 runs in Test cricket, including 34 centuries and 45 half-centuries, setting standards and achieving milestones that were considered extraordinary for his time.
In March 1987, Gavaskar became the first cricketer to reach the milestone of 10,000 Test runs, a feat that seemed unimaginable then. By the end of his illustrious career, he had amassed a staggering 10,122 runs. The 34-century record of Sunil Gavaskar stood unchallenged for a significant period until it was surpassed by Sachin Tendulkar in 2005.
During the ‘70s and '80s, when the West Indies’ bowling attack was at its peak, the dominance of Sunil Gavaskar against them was particularly remarkable, as he scored 13 centuries in 27 Tests against them. In his debut series against the West Indies in 1971, Gavaskar amassed an impressive 774 runs, including a double century.

Beyond his batting prowess, Gavaskar was also a quick fielder and leader. Excluding wicketkeepers, he became the first Indian fielder to achieve the milestone of 100 catches in Test cricket.

As Sunil Gavaskar celebrates his 75th birthday, the cricketing world pays tribute to his unparalleled contributions and enduring legacy in the sport.