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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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

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

From Barron's

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

From BBC

The sight of India great Sunil Gavaskar leading his TV production staff in song on the Oval outfield said much about which side would be happier with the result.

From BBC

Brook's introduction allowed Gill to go from 200 to 250 in just 37 deliveries, in the process passing Sunil Gavaskar's 221 in 1979 to become the highest scoring Indian in an innings in England.

From BBC

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