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