Sunil Gavaskar
Opening Batter
12 Mar 2025
New Zealand Cricket TeamFormer Indian cricketer Syed Abid Ali passes away at 83
Former Indian all-rounder and exceptional fielder Syed Abid Ali has passed away at 83.
11 Mar 2025
Rohit SharmaSunil Gavaskar dismisses 'unfair advantage' claims after Champions Trophy win
Legend Sunil Gavaskar has dismissed allegations of an 'unfair advantage' during India's successful 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign.
11 Mar 2025
Yuvraj SinghYuvraj Singh's father criticizes Saqlain Mushtaq's challenge to Team India
Yograj Singh, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh's father, has launched a scathing attack on ex-Pakistani player and coach Saqlain Mushtaq.
07 Mar 2025
Jason GillespieJason Gillespie dismisses Gavaskar's 'B team can beat Pakistan' assertion
In a recent interview, Australian cricket legend and former Pakistan coach, Jason Gillespie, strongly refuted Sunil Gavaskar's claim that India's B team could potentially defeat Pakistan.
07 Mar 2025
ICC Champions TrophyGavaskar highlights India's key weaknesses ahead of Champions Trophy final
Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian captain and cricket legend, has highlighted a few areas of concern for the national team as they gear up for the final match against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
01 Mar 2025
Indian Cricket TeamGavaskar feels India might prefer this opponent in CT semis
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has hinted that the Indian cricket team would prefer a semi-final clash against Australia instead of South Africa in the ongoing Champions Trophy.
27 Feb 2025
India vs New Zealand CricketThese Indian batters own centuries vs NZ (ICC ODI events)
India and New Zealand share a long history of thrilling cricket encounters, especially in International Cricket Council (ICC) One Day International (ODI) events.
26 Feb 2025
Babar AzamBabar Azam gets advise from Sunil Gavaskar amid poor form
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has given some strategic advice to Pakistan's top-order batsman, Babar Azam.
25 Feb 2025
India vs PakistanPakistan would struggle to beat India's B team: Sunil Gavaskar
Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has made a bold statement about the current state of the Pakistani cricket team.
19 Feb 2025
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege passes away at 76
Milind Rege, a veteran of Indian cricket, passed away aged 76 on February 19, 2025.
11 Feb 2025
Virat Kohli'Spotlight is unnecessary' - Sri Lankan great on Kohli's form
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga has weighed in on the constant scrutiny of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's performance.
10 Feb 2025
Marylebone Cricket ClubGavaskar urges MCC to include Dravid, Ponting in law-making process
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has demanded former international players be inducted into the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of cricket's laws.
03 Feb 2025
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC accused of 'bias and corruption' over concussion substitute controversy
The recently-concluded T20I series between India and England, which the Men in Blue won 4-1, was marred by a row over concussion substitute.
30 Jan 2025
Sourav GangulySourav Ganguly names 'India's greatest opener' after Sunil Gavaskar: Details
Former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly, has named Virender Sehwag as the "greatest opener" for India after Sunil Gavaskar.
28 Jan 2025
KL Rahul'Getting medical certificate child's play,' Sunil Gavaskar warns BCCI
Indian cricket team veterans Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are all set to return for the final round of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy group stage.
27 Jan 2025
Harry BrookAshwin slams Brook's 'smog' excuse for poor performance against India
Former Indian cricketer, Ravichandran Ashwin, has taken to social media to slam England's Harry Brook for blaming smog for his poor performance in the ongoing T20I series.
23 Jan 2025
Indian Cricket TeamRohit Sharma scripts history with his Ranji Trophy return
Indian cricket team's skipper Rohit Sharma has returned to domestic red-ball cricket after eight years.
15 Jan 2025
Ranji TrophyRanji Trophy: Pant to play for Delhi, Kohli's availability uncertain
Rishabh Pant is all set to return to the Ranji Trophy after a gap of almost seven years.
15 Jan 2025
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)BCCI to enforce stricter touring rules for Indian team: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is gearing up to introduce stricter touring regulations for the national men's team.
14 Jan 2025
Gautam GambhirFuture of Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff following India's poor run
The recent dismal show of the Indian cricket team has put the Gautam Gambhir-led support staff under the scanner.
09 Jan 2025
Jasprit BumrahSunil Gavaskar backs Jasprit Bumrah as India's next Test captain
Legend Sunil Gavaskar has backed star bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a future captain of the Indian Test team.
08 Jan 2025
International Cricket Council (ICC)Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ICC rates SCG pitch as 'satisfactory' despite criticism
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) pitch as 'satisfactory.'
07 Jan 2025
Virat KohliGavaskar criticizes Australian media for 'fanciful' reports on India
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Australian media for their coverage of the recently concluded Test series.
06 Jan 2025
Gautam GambhirSunil Gavaskar criticizes Gambhir, Morkel after India's BGT upset
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his discontent with India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and his team after India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3 to Australia.
05 Jan 2025
India vs Australia CricketCricket Australia responds to Sunil Gavaskar's disappointment over trophy presentation
Cricket Australia has addressed Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar's disappointment over not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
05 Jan 2025
Virat Kohli'Even Tendulkar played domestic cricket': Pathan, Gavaskar slam Indian batters
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced his disappointment over Virat Kohli's performance in the recently-concluded Test series against Australia.
05 Jan 2025
India vs Australia CricketSunil Gavaskar disappointed over Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation: Here's why
Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed disappointment over not being invited to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the conclusion of the Sydney Test between Australia and India.
04 Jan 2025
Rohit SharmaSunil Gavaskar suggests Rohit Sharma to play Ranji Trophy
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has advised Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma to play Ranji Trophy for Mumbai.
03 Jan 2025
Indian Cricket TeamSCG Test: Mark Taylor criticizes 'Rohit Sharma rested' statement
Former Australian cricketer Mark Taylor has slammed the Indian cricket team's decision to 'rest' Rohit Sharma from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
03 Jan 2025
Ravi ShastriRohit Sharma likely to retire from Test cricket: Ravi Shastri
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has hinted at Rohit Sharma's possible retirement from Test cricket after the Sydney match.
01 Jan 2025
Virat KohliGavaskar defends Kohli's penalty, criticizes Australian media's reaction
The fourth Test match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was marred by a heated incident between Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Australian debutant Sam Konstas.
31 Dec 2024
India vs Australia CricketGavaskar lauds Nitish Reddy's performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has lauded the performance of 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
31 Dec 2024
Virat KohliGavaskar criticizes senior Indian cricketers for Boxing Day Test loss
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his disappointment over the performance of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in the recent Boxing Day Test against Australia.
30 Dec 2024
Yashasvi JaiswalYashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal in MCG Test: All we know
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has stirred controversy.
30 Dec 2024
Yashasvi JaiswalGavaskar lambasts third umpire over Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal
Indian cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar, has voiced his displeasure at the third umpire's decision to adjudge Yashasvi Jaiswal out on the fifth day of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
30 Dec 2024
Rohit SharmaSourav Ganguly unsure about Rohit Sharma's future in international cricket
Former Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly, has said he is not sure about Rohit Sharma's international cricket future.
30 Dec 2024
Pat CumminsPat Cummins traps Rohit Sharma yet again to script history
Australia's captain Pat Cummins has set a unique record by getting his Indian counterpart Rohit Sharma yet again.
29 Dec 2024
Washington SundarNitish Reddy's family celebrates his maiden Test century
Nitish Kumar Reddy, the young cricket sensation, has made his family proud with a remarkable century in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
29 Dec 2024
India vs Australia CricketSunil Gavaskar gets emotional while praising Nitish Kumar Reddy's parents
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently revealed how much he adored centurion Nitish Kumar Reddy's family.
29 Dec 2024
Sanjay ManjrekarYashasvi Jaiswal wanted the MCG hundred: Sanjay Manjrekar
Yashasvi Jaiswal's performance in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been a hot topic of discussion.
29 Dec 2024
Rishabh PantGavaskar criticizes Pant's batting position after unconventional dismissal
Former Indian cricket team captain Sunil Gavaskar has disapproved of Rishabh Pant's unorthodox dismissal in the Boxing Day Test against Australia.
28 Dec 2024
Indian Cricket TeamGavaskar lauds Nitish Reddy's maiden Test ton, issues this warning
Young Indian batter Nitish Kumar Reddy continues to shine in his debut Test series. He smashed a match-defining century in the ongoing MCG Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
28 Dec 2024
Rishabh PantGavaskar slams Rishabh Pant's 'stupid' shot selection in MCG Test
Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant's dismissal on Day 3 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia has attracted sharp criticism from former captain Sunil Gavaskar.
27 Dec 2024
Rohit SharmaSunil Gavaskar attributes Rohit Sharma's struggles to age: Details here
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has blamed Rohit Sharma's poor form in the ongoing Melbourne Test on his age.
25 Dec 2024
India vs Australia CricketSunil Gavaskar backs Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion in Melbourne Test
Indian cricket icon, Sunil Gavaskar, has strongly advocated for the inclusion of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's playing XI.
25 Dec 2024
Kapil DevVinod Kambli's MRI postponed as former cricketer develops fever
Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, who is currently admitted in the ICU of a private hospital in Thane district, has developed a fever.
24 Dec 2024
Kapil DevVinod Kambli diagnosed with 'clots in brain'
Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Maharashtra's Thane district.
23 Dec 2024
Ravichandran Ashwin'Ashwin was denied honor of being vice-captain': Sunil Gavaskar
Former Indian cricket captain, Sunil Gavaskar, has slammed the team management for its inconsistent treatment of Ravichandran Ashwin.
20 Dec 2024
Dinesh KarthikDinesh Karthik advocates for KL Rahul's backing as Test opener
Ex-Indian wicketkeeper, Dinesh Karthik, has urged the team management to keep backing KL Rahul as the first-choice opening batter in Test cricket.
18 Dec 2024
Ravichandran AshwinSunil Gavaskar criticizes Ashwin's mid-series retirement, draws comparison with Dhoni
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has disagreed with Ravichandran Ashwin's timing of retirement from international cricket.
18 Dec 2024
Rohit SharmaSunil Gavaskar predicts Rohit Sharma's future as Test captain
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has hinted that Rohit Sharma may voluntarily give up his captaincy if his current form doesn't improve.
14 Dec 2024
Mohammed SirajSunil Gavaskar backs Mohammed Siraj's aggression, criticizes Australian crowd's hypocrisy
The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series was marred by a controversy during the second Test in Adelaide.
14 Dec 2024
Sanjay BangarSanjay Bangar compares Yashasvi Jaiswal's hunger for runs to Gavaskar
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has praised young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's performance, comparing his appetite for runs to Sunil Gavaskar's legendary technique.
12 Dec 2024
Ricky PontingPonting concerned over Rohit's Test form, suggests batting position change
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has expressed concerns over Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's current form in Test cricket.
12 Dec 2024
Brisbane TestVirat Kohli could enter record books with ton in Brisbane
Legend Sunil Gavaskar has once again thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli to score a century in the impending Brisbane Test against Australia, starting December 14.
09 Dec 2024
Kris SrikkanthSrikkanth criticizes Mohammed Siraj for his send-off to Travis Head
Former Indian cricket team batter Kris Srikkanth has slammed Mohammed Siraj for his controversial send-off of Australian batter Travis Head, in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 in Adelaide.
| Format | M | Ing | NO | R | HS | A | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 125 | 214 | 16 | 10,122 | 236* | 51.12 | - | 34 | 45 |
| ODI | 108 | 102 | 14 | 3,092 | 103* | 35.13 | 62.26 | 1 | 27 |
| T20I | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| List A | 151 | 144 | 17 | 4,594 | 123 | 36.17 | - | 5 | 37 |
| First Class | 348 | 563 | 61 | 25,834 | 340 | 51.46 | - | 81 | 105 |
| Format | M | Ing | Balls | R | W | A | SR | E | 5W | 10W |
| Test | 125 | 29 | 380 | 206 | 1 | 206.0 | 380.0 | 3.25 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 108 | 4 | 20 | 25 | 1 | 25.0 | 20.0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| List A | 151 | 108 | 81 | 2 | 40.5 | 54.0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | |
| First Class | 348 | 1,987 | 1,240 | 22 | 56.36 | 90.3 | 3.74 | 0 | 0 |
