The first man to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket and the first player to score more than 30 centuries, Gavaskar was among the best batsmen in the world during his playing days. (Source: Reuters)
Sunil Gavaskar turned 66, on Sunday, as former and current cricketers heaped praises on the ‘little master’. Gavaskar, who was among the best batsmen during his time, was referred to as the ‘Rock of Gibraltar’ by the BCCI.
Social media was full of praises for the former skipper with tweets and pictures from around the world.
Happy Birthday to the legend Sunil Gavaskar. Thank you for inspiring me over the years. pic.twitter.com/O3SIV7D3w9
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 10 July 2016
Come what may the opposition, he was always up for it. Wishing the legend Sunil Gavaskar sir a very happy birthday and a wonderful year!!
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) 10 July 2016
A little man who was always ready for the big fight. Happy Birthday to my idol, Sunil Gavaskar!
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) 10 July 2016
Here’s wishing the legend, India’s Rock of Gibraltar, Sunil Gavaskar a very happy birthday! #TeamIndia #Legend pic.twitter.com/nptX4kgq6T
— BCCI (@BCCI) 10 July 2016
What Gavaskar did without helmet,its difficult for ppl these days to do with all equipments.If cricket were a film,Sunil Gavaskar is Sholay
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 10 July 2016
