Yahoo Movies 50 Years Since Sunil Gavaskar’s India Debut, Twitter Celebrates
On 6th March, 1971, a young 21 year old Sunil Gavaskar walked towards the pitch at Queen’s Park Oval, scored 65 and 67* against a lethal West Indies bowling attack and hit the winning boundary to produce one of the most defining moments in the history of Indian cricket.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Sunil Gavaskar’s India debut against West Indies.
Gavaskar scored a total of 774 runs at an average of 154.8 in his debut series and till date no player has matched that record.
In his Test career, Gavaskar scored 34 centuries and only Tendulkar (51) and Dravid (36) are the two Indians who have scored more Test hundreds than Gavaskar. When Dravid broke Gavaskar’s record of 34 Test centuries, he was asked what he felt about getting past his record. Dravid replied, “I wouldn't like to compare myself with Mr. Gavaskar who is a legend of the game. I grew up as a kid trying to be either Mr. Gavaskar or Vishwanath in my backyard. To now equal something he has done is fantastic”.
Sachin Tendulkar paid a tribute to Gavaskar my tweeting a special message for him. Several other dignitaries also congratulated Gavaskar on his milestone. Here is what they tweeted:
Celebrating 5️⃣0️⃣ glorious years of the legendary former #TeamIndia Captain Mr. Sunil Gavaskar's Test debut today @GCAMotera @Paytm pic.twitter.com/XVcTJfqypg
— BCCI (@BCCI) March 6, 2021
A tribute to My Idol! pic.twitter.com/l6nP89pUQi
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 6, 2021
50 years ago, this boy from Bombay stepped in at Port of Spain, playing his first test, scoring 65 and 67*. (Then it followed - 116-64, 1-117, 124-220). Ask Lord Relator how West Indies felt. The rest is history. Thank you, Sunil Gavaskar, 10,122 times. pic.twitter.com/dfecpRFzwC
— saliltripathi (@saliltripathi) March 5, 2021
50 years since the great Sunil Gavaskar made his test debut and announced himself to the world. My elder brother @bhogle used to keep a scrap book and that is how I got drawn in. Gavaskar soon became a symbol of hope for us. I followed Indian cricket through his performances.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 6, 2021
There will always be only one Sunil Gavaskar. And never again will India see such craftsmanship and grace on a cricket pitch. A grateful nation.
— SUHEL SETH (@Suhelseth) March 6, 2021
Fifty years of an outstanding journey of Sunny Sir. Thank you for inspiring us & making us all proud of everything you have done for the country & the field of cricket. Wishing you the best always! #50yearsOfSunnysir pic.twitter.com/0MBs6DghsJ
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) March 6, 2021
Absolute privilege to share commentary box with #SunilGavaskar .50 years ago, #SunnyBhai made his Test debut and the best thing about the living legend is that he still wants to learn something new from the game. pic.twitter.com/6Od9xchGxq
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) March 6, 2021
#OnThisDay 50 years back in 1971 Sunil Gavaskar made his debut at Port of Spain.Was dropped by Sobers in the slips early on.Scored 65 & 67*;hit the winning runs:four off Arthur Barrett's googly over midwicket.Scored 774 runs in his debut series & never looked back.A star was born pic.twitter.com/2lEiIppy8F
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) March 6, 2021
50 years ago this day...a dawn of a new era in Indian sports...an era of self-belief, attitude, determination and excellence.
Mar 6, 1971 - A 21 year old Sunil Gavaskar debut for India in the West Indies.
End of the series...he had already amassed 774 runs including a 200. pic.twitter.com/4Ne9Bb8ryM— Amit Paranjape (@aparanjape) March 6, 2021
50 yrs of sunny sir.. Congratulations Sir .. thank you for inspiring generations of cricketers #50yearsofsunnysir pic.twitter.com/PiBqbzX9lA
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 6, 2021
On this day 50 years ago great Sunil Gavaskar made his test debut and ended career as a first test batsman with 10 thousand plus runs. Always great feelings when met him. pic.twitter.com/jiPLIi5RAk
— Rasheed shakoor (@rasheedshakoor) March 6, 2021
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