Gavaskar

British

/ ɡæˈvæskɑː /

noun

Sunil Manohar (ˈsʊnɪl ˈmænəohɑː). born 1949, Indian cricketer: played in 125 test matches (1971–87), 47 as captain; first batsman to score more than 10,000 test runs

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Gavaskar said he understood Vettori may not have understood the dynamic but that the franchise owner should have discouraged the purchase.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Former Indian men's captain Sunil Gavaskar said Rodrigues's experience in overseas leagues had helped her develop a mature approach to batting.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

"She has got some experience," Gavaskar told the India Today channel.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

To be mentioned alongside Bradman and Gavaskar testifies to Gill's achievement and potential.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar too behaved oddly with us when we asked him to talk to us.

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