Sunil Gavaskar turns 71 today; Indian cricket fraternity sends across hearty wishes

Gavaskar made 10,122 Test and 3092 ODI runs with a total of 35 centuries to his name from 1971-1987.

By Jatin Sharma - 10 Jul, 2020

One of the best openers in the world and the first batsman to reach the 10,000-run milestone in Tests, India’s Sunil Gavaskar is celebrating his 71^st birthday today. He was born on 10 July 1949 in Mumbai and made his India debut in 1971.

He played 125 Tests, scoring 10,122 runs with 34 centuries t0 his name and a best of 236* at an average of 51.10. He also played 108 ODIs, making 3092 runs with one century at an average of 35.1.

“I’m the best tea-maker in the world,” says Sunil Gavaskar; rules out any celebrations as he turns 71 today

He was a member of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team and captained the team to 1985 World Championship of Cricket title in Australia.

Widely regarded as one of the masters of the game, Gavaskar retired from cricket in 1987 and turned his focus in broadcasting and is one of the revered figures in the world of commentary as well.

The former India captain received birthday wishes from the Indian cricket fraternity on Twitter and we have some of the tweets for you.

Here they are:

I got to meet my idol Gavaskar Sir for the first time in 1987.

As a 13 year old, I couldn’t believe my luck that I was meeting the person I looked up to & wanted to emulate. What a day that was.????

Wishing you a very happy 71st birthday Sir. Have a healthy & safe year ahead. pic.twitter.com/u06c37ouDh
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 10, 2020

Wishing the little master #SunilGavaskar Sir a very happy birthday . One of India’s most prolific , and bravest opening batsman and a fine commentator pic.twitter.com/uBrI4mp8CX
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) July 10, 2020

Many more happy returns of the day to the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Thank you for inspiring me over the years and it has been an absolute pleasure spending time with you in the commentary box in the last few years. Wish you a great year ahead. pic.twitter.com/CQTUyXVhq4
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 10, 2020

Wishing you a very happy birthday Sunil Gavaskar sir. ???????? pic.twitter.com/zq4FdZpFs7
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) July 10, 2020

Happy Birthday, Sunny bhai. #Legend pic.twitter.com/BEyRtHsVMv
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 10, 2020

Happy Birthday to the legend who reached the Mount Everest of Test cricket by scoring 10000 plus runs! Before Kohli and Tendulkar came, kids were asked Gavaskar banoge kya!#happybirthdaysunilgavaskar #SunilGavaskar pic.twitter.com/RUSbn7kqat
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) July 10, 2020

Happy birthday, Sunny bhai.

Grew up listening about his legendary tales of batting without a helmet. Now fortunate enough to know him & hear those stories from the man himself.

The man is always at home in the West Indies ???? pic.twitter.com/usiz7PawhO
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 10, 2020

Happy Birthday to the Legend! Master of Indian Cricket ????????
From being the first person to score centuries and achieving many milestones.
You will always be loved by all the Cricket fans????
Wish you great health and prosperity???? pic.twitter.com/kh2pym3xdT
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) July 10, 2020

Many happy returns of the day sir! Wishing you good health and a great year ahead. #SunilGavaskar ???? pic.twitter.com/ZSuk8zjKkt
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 10, 2020

Why did I want to be batsman & play for India?
Answer : Sunil Gavaskar.

Happy Birthday sir! ????????????
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 10, 2020

Happy birthday, Sunny Paaji!

May happiness, laughter and love surround you on your special day and years ahead. #HappyBirthdayGavaskar
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) July 10, 2020

Happy birthday to one of finest batsman of Indian cricket. Best wishes Sunil Gavaskar sir.
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) July 10, 2020

Birthday wishes to an absolute legend! Hope you have a great day Sunny bhai ???? ????
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 10, 2020

Happy birthday to the legend, #SunilGavaskar sir. You have inspired a generation to take up the sports. Wishing you good health & happiness. pic.twitter.com/Y0WfaEDLcO
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) July 10, 2020

Wishing a very happy birthday to Sunil Gavaskar Sir. Wish him loads of happiness!
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) July 10, 2020

Many many happy returns of the day #SunilGavaskar sir, have a great year ahead. #LEGEND #GOAT ????
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) July 10, 2020

Happy birthday sir.. ???????? #SunilGavaskar #happybirthdaysunilgavaskar #Legend pic.twitter.com/ELjfduNHkQ
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 10, 2020

By Jatin Sharma - 10 Jul, 2020

Sunil Gavaskar turns 71 today; Indian cricket fraternity sends across hearty wishes

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