Sunil Gavaskar Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Sunil Gavaskar Biography

Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, born on July 10, 1949, is an Indian cricket commentator, renowned for his illustrious career as a cricketer. He represented Bombay and India as a player from 1971 to 1987 and is widely recognized as one of the most significant opening batsmen in the history of the sport.

Sunil Gavaskar Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Gavaskar earned immense respect for his proficiency in facing fast bowling, boasting an impressive average of 65.45 against the formidable West Indies. It’s worth noting that the West Indies team at that time possessed a fearsome four-pronged fast bowling attack, often regarded as one of the most relentless in Test cricket history.

Family

Sunil Gavaskar was originally named Manohar Gavaskar, and his mother’s name was Meenal Gavaskar. He has two sisters, Kavita Viswanath Gavaskar and Nutan Gavaskar. Interestingly, Sunil Gavaskar was born to a family of fishermen. However, a peculiar twist of fate occurred when his uncle noticed a birthmark near the child’s ear and realized that he was not actually Sunil. Sunil was raised in a middle-class households.

Nutan Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar Sister

Marshneil Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar Wife

Rohan Gavaskar Sunil Gavaskar Son

Early Life

Hailing from Mumbai, Sunil Gavaskar was born on July 10, 1949. His cricket journey began at the tender age of seven. In 1966, Sunil Gavaskar earned the title of the Best Schoolboy Cricket Player in India. During his school cricket days, he showcased his talent with remarkable scores, including 246*, 222, and 85 runs. He made his debut in the Ranji Trophy during the 1968/69 season in a match against Karnataka, though it didn’t start on a high note as he was dismissed for a duck, scoring zero runs.

Education

Sunil Gavaskar attended St. Xavier’s School, which had a renowned cricketing legacy. During his school days, he actively participated in cricket and earned recognition as India’s best schoolboy cricketer in 1966. His journey into first-class cricket began as he debuted for Vazir Singh Colts XI between 1966 and 1967.

Personal Life

Gavaskar, of Marathi descent, was born to Meenal (formerly Mantri) and Manohar Gavaskar. He is currently married to Marshneill Gavaskar (formerly Mehrotra), who is the daughter of a leather worker from Kanpur. They have a son named Rohan, born in Kanpur, who had a brief stint in international cricket, playing 11 One Day Internationals for India but couldn’t cement his spot on the team. Sunil Gavaskar’s height is 5 feet 4 inches, and he weighs 70 kilograms.

International Career

Gavaskar’s debut series against West Indies is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable starts to an international cricket career. He faced the formidable West Indian team in their home country, known for their formidable bowling attack, and stood tall like no one else had before. The legend of Sunil Gavaskar’s performance in the West Indies became the stuff of cricketing folklore.

Domestic Debut

Sunil Gavaskar, hailing from a middle-class Marathi family, was born in Mumbai. His cricket journey took shape at St. Xavier’s High School in 1966, where he earned the title of India’s Best Schoolboy cricketer. During his last year of secondary school, he achieved remarkable scores of 246* and 222 in school cricket, followed by a century against a team of London schoolboys.

Career Averages

Batting & Fielding

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Bowling

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Other Achievements

In 1994, he received the Padma Bhushan and was bestowed the honorary title of Sheriff in Mumbai. Currently, he serves as the chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee and has acted as an advisor to the Indian Cricket team. Additionally, a Test Cricket Series between Australia and India is named in his honor, known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Net Worth 2023

Sunil Gavaskar’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million US dollars or approximately 220 crore Indian rupees. He receives an annual salary of 12 crore rupees. In his role as a match analyst for Indian matches in India, Sunil Gavaskar earns 35.92 crore INR, and he garners an additional 18.9 crore INR for the same position in the IPL.

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Sunil Gavaskar Retirement Date

Test- 13/03/87 vs Pakistan at Bangalore ODI – 5/11/87 vs England in Mumbai