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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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Batting great Sunil Gavaskar told broadcaster JioStar that India were full of confidence.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 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

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

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

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 • Aug. 4, 2025

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

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