Jul 28, 2025 ·Sunil Gavaskarplayed 125 Test matches during his era and scored 10,122 runs at an average of 51.1. His record tally also includes 34 centuries and 45 half-centuries. Feb 21, 2024 ·In 1987,SunilGavaskarannounced his retirement from international cricket, leaving a legacy that few could match. He made a smooth transition from the field to the commentary and administrative roles in Indian cricket, leaving a lasting impression on the sport. SunilGavaskarwas out thrice off the first ball of a Test match in his career. In 1975, he earned the name of slowest run scorer when in a World Cup match against England, he scored 36 runs out of 174 balls (just one four). A trophy has been instituted in his co-honour, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first to reach the landmark 10,000 runs in Tests,SunilGavaskarfinished with 10,122 runs, 34 centuries and an average of 51.12. Only Alastair Cook has scored more runs than him as an opener.
