Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar is celebrating his 73rd birthday today (July 10). The cricket fraternity, including former and current players, extended their best wishes to Gavaskar.
Notably, the former Indian captain was the first batsman to cross the 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket. He was a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team. The right-handed batter played 125 Tests and 108 ODIs in which he scored 10,122 runs and 3092 runs.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) led the birthday wishes with a collage of Gavaskar alongwith the batting records he made in his glorious career.
“233 international games 13,214 international runs 1983 World Cup-winner First batter to score 10,000 runs in Tests Here’s wishing Sunil Gavaskar – former #TeamIndia Captain & batting great – a very happy birthday,” tweeted BCCI.
233 international games
13,214 international runs
1983 World Cup-winner
First batter to score 10,000 runs in TestsHere’s wishing Sunil Gavaskar – former #TeamIndia Captain & batting great – a very happy birthday. pic.twitter.com/Wk5JTQ7dMa
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 10, 2022
Former India batter Suresh Raina took to his official Twitter handle and wished Gavaskar stating that the Mumbaikar defined cricket.
“A very happy birthday to the man who defines cricket @Sunil_Gavaskar, I hope this day brings you loads of joy, happiness and good health. Have a wonderful day bhai #HappyBirthdaySunilGavaskar,” wrote Raina.
A very happy birthday to the man who defines cricket @Sunil_Gavaskar, I hope this day brings you loads of joy, happiness and good health. Have a wonderful day bhai #HappyBirthdaySunilGavaskar
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 10, 2022
Senior Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik shared a lovely picture with the legend and reckoned Gavaskar inspired millions to take up this fascinating sport.
“The man who inspired millions to take up cricket. Wishing Sunil Gavaskar Sir a very happy 73rd birthday,” tweeted Karthik.
The man who inspired millions to take up cricket.
Wishing Sunil Gavaskar Sir a very happy 73rd birthday. pic.twitter.com/kBunJbn6g4
— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 10, 2022
Recently-retired India Women star Mithali Raj took to Twitter and wrote: “His concentration skills and his impeccable technique were second to none. His brilliant commentary still amazes me. One of the greatest batters to play for India, Sunil Gavaskar sir is an inspiration. Happy Birthday!”
His concentration skills and his impeccable technique were second to none. His brilliant commentary still amazes me. One of the greatest batters to play for India, Sunil Gavaskar sir is an inspiration. Happy Birthday! pic.twitter.com/F6AWNcPsrq
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) July 10, 2022
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer wrote: “Happy Birthday to the man who taught us what matters isn’t the size of the man in the fight, but the size of the fight in the man. Have a great day Sunny bhai”
Happy Birthday to the man who taught us what matters isn’t the size of the man in the fight, but the size of the fight in the man. Have a great day Sunny bhai pic.twitter.com/eyN5Qxcmea
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 10, 2022
Here is how others wished Gavaskar:
You’re really a source of inspiration to us. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday #SunilGavaskar sir pic.twitter.com/G5DWv5NxLz
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 10, 2022
Happy Birthday to someone who inspired an entire generation to take up the sport – Sunil Gavaskar Sir! Wishing you the absolute best for the coming year! #HappyBirthdaySunilGavaskar
— Priyank Panchal (@PKpanchal9) July 10, 2022
Wishing the little master and legend, Sunil Gavaskar, a very happy birthday! 🥳
Have an amazing one, maestro. #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/7RHG2ZjvkN
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) July 10, 2022
🧢 125 Tests, 108 ODIs
13,214 runs 35 centuries
Member of the 1983 Cricket World Cup winner team
First batter to score 10,000 runs in Test cricketHappy birthday to #TeamIndia legend, Sunil Gavaskar! pic.twitter.com/gl5v1o3Rqm
— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) July 10, 2022
S for Stylish. S for Sunil Gavaskar.
Happy birthday to India’s OG 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 🇮🇳#HappyBirthdaySunilGavaskar pic.twitter.com/GuAdwFgdph
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) July 10, 2022
“He was one opener you wanted to see back of. Because when he gets in, he books lunch and dinner and overnight accommodation.”
Happy birthday to one of India’s greatest batters – Sunil Gavaskar
— ICC (@ICC) July 10, 2022
Wishing you a very happy birthday sir! God bless you…. #SunilGavaskar #littlemaster #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/Kd2n0UMZSn
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 10, 2022
Happy Birthday Sunny Sir, to one of India’s 🇮🇳 greatest cricketer .Be it 10K runs in test cricket with 34 centuries,nimble footwork at the crease or facing fast bowlers without a helmet, the #littlemaster made everything look easy.#SunilGavaskar #Legend
@vijaylokapally pic.twitter.com/1EvwrMw25m— Sunil Joshi | 🇮🇳 ಸುನಿಲ್ ಜೋಶಿ (@SunilJoshi_Spin) July 10, 2022
