Commonly Asked Questions
What is the world record of Sunil Gavaskar?
Sunil Gavaskar holds the record of the first batsman to score 10,000 test runs. Apart from this, he holds many other records like most runs in a debut series,etc.
Did Sachin Tendulkar ever play with Sunil Gavaskar?
No, Sachin Tendulkar never played with Sunil Gavaskar. Sachin Tendulkar entered international cricket in 1989, while Sunil Gavaskar left in 1987. Even in domestic cricket, they never played together.
How rich is Sunil Gavaskar(Net Worth)?
Sunil Gavaskar has a net worth of around INR Rs 263 crores (which is approximately USD $32 millions).
Did Rohit Sharma complain against Sunil Gavaskar?
Yes, Rohit Sharma complained against Sunil Gavaskar with the BCCI over criticism of his performance during the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Who is Sunil Gavaskar married to?
Sunil Gavaskar married Marshneil Gavaskar in 1974.
Sunil Gavaskar, widely known as one of the Greatest Opening Batsmen of all time, was born on 10th July 1949 in Mumbai. He is a former captain of Indian National cricket team and made history by becoming the first batsman to score 10,000 runs in Test Cricket.
Personal Details
Full Name | Sunil Manohar Gavaskar (Former Indian Cricket team Player) |
Sunil Gavaskar Net Worth | ₹263 Crore ($32 Million) |
Date of Birth | 10th July 1949 |
Sunil Gavaskar Age | 76 years |
Birth Place | Bombay Province, India |
Nicknames | Sunny, Little Master |
Sunil Gavaskar Height | 5 ft 4 inches |
National side | India |
Batting Style | Right handed |
Role | Opening Batsman |
Father’s Name | Manohar Gavaskar |
Mother’s Name | Meenal Gavaskar |
Sister’s Name | Kavita Viswanath |
Wife’s Name | Marshneil Gavaskar |
Son’s Name | Rohan Gavaskar |
Qualification and Education
Sunil Gavaskar was born in Mumbai (then Bombay) in a middle class Marathi family.
He attended St. Xavier’s High School in Mumbai, where, in 1966, he was named as India’s best schoolboy Cricketer of the year. He later went to St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai.
In his autobiography “Sunny Days”, he mentioned that he was almost switched at birth. His uncle spotted it, as Sunil had a birthmark near his ear, which the child did not have.
Sunil Gavaskar married Marshneil Gavaskar, and they have a son, Rohan Gavaskar, who is also a cricketer.
Sunil Gavaskar Net Worth
Sunil Gavaskar has a net worth of around INR Rs 263 crores (which is approximately USD $32 millions). His sources of net worth are:
- He earns INR Rs 35.92 crores ( $4.75 million in USD) from cricket commentary.
- In the 2025 IPL season, he earned INR Rs 4.17 crores from cricket commentary.
- Brand endorsements: He has endorsed many brands like Indian oil, Deutsche Bank, and Danube.
- He has made investments in multiple businesses, like Binca Games, and Samco Ventures.
He owns multiple houses: three in Mumbai, one in Panvel, and two in Worli. Apart from these, he owns a villa in Assago, North Goa. He also owns a E60 model BMW 5 series car.
Sunil Gavaskar Stats
Domestic Cricket Career
Sunil Gavaskar represented his home team (now Mumbai) in the Ranji Trophy. He made his debut in the 1969 -70 season. There, he was dismissed for a duck (0 runs).
However, he didn’t lose his determination and scored three centuries consecutively in the next three Ranji matches.
He had played 67 matches in the Ranji Trophy, with a total run scored of 5335, and a batting average of 70.18. He made 20 centuries.
His highest first-class score was 340, which he scored in a match for Mumbai against Bengal in the Ranji Trophy in the 1981-82 season.
Apart from the Ranji Trophy, Sunil Gavaskar also played in various other domestic tournaments
- Duleep Trophy: He was a regular player for the West Zone team, and he scored 6 centuries.
- Irani Cup: He scored three centuries in the Irani Cup.
- English County Cricket: For a brief period, he played for England in English County Cricket. He scored two centuries.
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International Cricket Career
Sunil Gavaskar’s International Cricket Career spanned from 1971 to 1987. His success in test cricket earned him the title of the “Little Master”.
He made his debut in test cricket in March 1971, against the West Indies. He scored 774 runs in that debut series (4 matches), with a speed of 154.80, thus making the record of most runs in a debut series.
He scored four centuries in the series, in both innings and the final test. He was only the second Indian to achieve this feat.
He has made a total of 34 test centuries, which was the world record at that time. Afterwards, it was broken by Sachin Tendulkar, nearly two decades later.
He played his last Test match in March 1987 against Pakistan.
He achieved his only One Day International century in the 1987 World Cup, against New Zealand.
He played his last One Day International in November 1987 against England.
He was the captain of the Indian cricket team many times in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
He led India in 47 test matches. His record was not very impressive; there were a total of 9 wins, 8 losses, and 30 draws. He had a batting average of 50.72.
His first series as a captain was for a six-test series during a West Indian visit to India.
He captained India to victory in the 1984 Asia Cup, and in 1985, he led the team to win the 1985 World Cup Championship of Cricket in Australia.
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Batting Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s |
Test | 125 | 214 | 10122 | 236 | 51.1 | – | 34 |
One Day International | 108 | 102 | 3092 | 103 | 35.1 | 4966 | 1 |
Bowling Career Statistics
Format | Matches | Innings | Runs Given | Wickets | Economy Rate | Average | Strike Rate |
Test | 125 | 29 | 206 | 1 | 3.25 | 206.0 | 380.0 |
One Day International | 108 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 7.50 | 25.0 | 20.0 |
Career Fielding Statistics
Format | Catches | Run Outs | Stumpings |
Test | 108 | 0 | 0 |
One Day International | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Awards and Achievements
Achievements
- In 1987, he became the first batsman to score 10,000 test runs.
- In 1971, he made 774 runs against the West Indies in his first test series, thus making the record of most runs in a debut series.
- He is the only Indian to score a century and a double century in the same test (In 1971).
- He has the record of most test centuries as an opener (33 centuries).
- He has the record of the most consecutive Test appearances for India.
- He is the first Indian fielder to take 100 catches (apart from wicketkeepers).
Awards
- Padma Bhushan in 1980.
- Sworn in as the Sheriff of Bombay on 22nd December 1994.
- Col. C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on 21st November 2012.
Conclusion
Sunil Gavaskar retired from international cricket in 1987. After his retirement, he has been a Media Columnist and Cricket Commentator. Apart from these, he has also taken up some responsibilities within the BCCI and ICC. He was one of the Greatest Opening Batsmen of all time. Truly, he is the “Little Master” of Indian cricket.
