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Sunil Gavaskar 5 Big Records: Whenever there is talk of technique, patience and great batting in the history of Indian cricket, Sunil Gavaskar’s name is taken first. The ‘Little Master’, who faced the dreaded fast bowlers of West Indies without a helmet, made many such records in his career, which are still recorded in golden letters in the history of cricket. From becoming the first batsman in the world to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket to scoring 774 runs in his debut Test series, Gavaskar made many records which even greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have not been able to break. Let us know his 5 biggest records.
1. First batsman in the world to score 10,000 runs in test cricket
There was a time when it was considered impossible to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, but Sunil Gavaskar broke this myth. In March 1987, against Pakistan, he completed 10,000 runs in Test cricket and became the first batsman in the world to do so. This achievement set a new standard for the batsmen of the coming generations.
2. 774 runs in debut test series, still an unbroken record
Sunil Gavaskar made his debut in Test cricket during the West Indies tour in 1970-71 and created history in his very first series. He scored 774 runs in four test matches. During this period, his average was 154.80, which included four centuries and three half-centuries. His best score was 220 runs. This world record of scoring most runs in a debut test series still stands today.
3. First Indian non-wicketkeeper to take 100 catches in Test cricket
Gavaskar was not only a great batsman but also a great fielder. His fielding, especially in the slips, was considered very reliable. He became the first Indian non-wicketkeeper to complete 100 catches in Test cricket. Later, many players crossed this figure, but the honor of being the first to reach this feat will always be in the name of Gavaskar.
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4. Fastest Indian batsman to score 5000 test runs
Sunil Gavaskar is still the fastest Indian batsman to score 5000 test runs. In this matter, even legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli are behind him. At the same time, Gavaskar is at fourth place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest 5000 test runs in world cricket. This record is a proof of his consistency and excellent batting.
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5. Highest number of 13 Test centuries against West Indies
The West Indies team of the 1970s and 1980s is counted among the most dangerous teams in the history of cricket. It was not easy to bat against fast bowlers like Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Andy Roberts and Michael Holding. Despite this, Sunil Gavaskar scored 13 Test centuries against the West Indies, which is still the world record for the most Test centuries against this team by any batsman. Even after almost five decades, this record remains unbroken.