Gavaskar, better known as ‘Sunny’ and ‘Little Master’, was a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team.
Gavaskar played 125 Test matches for India and amassed 10,122 runs including his highest score of 236. In 108 ODIs he played for India, he scored 3,092 runs.
He was the first batsman to score 10,000 Test runs.
“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,” Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tweeted.
233 international games ????13,214 international runs ????1983 World Cup-winner ????First batter to score 10,000 runs in… https://t.co/I1MsejOyF4
— BCCI (@BCCI) 1657425600000
“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,” International Cricket Council (ICC) tweeted.
“He was one opener you wanted to see back of. Because when he gets in, he books lunch and dinner and overnight acco… https://t.co/3Dt5ugLeoS
— ICC (@ICC) 1657425321000
“1983 World Cup winner First batter to score 10,000 runs in Tests 1983 World Cup winner by a batter in a debut series Here’s wishing the legend of the game, Sunil Gavaskar a very Happy Birthday,” Mumbai Cricket Association tweeted.
1983 World Cup winner ????First batter to score 10,000 runs in Tests ????1983 World Cup winner by a batter in a debut s… https://t.co/kYfphbDIiu
— Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) 1657431084000
Former Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha also wished him on Twitter and wrote, “Wishing you a very happy birthday sir! God bless you….”
Wishing you a very happy birthday sir! God bless you…. #SunilGavaskar #littlemaster #CricketTwitter https://t.co/Kd2n0UMZSn
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) 1657434332000
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals also wished Gavaskar on his birthday.
“Wishing the little master and legend, Sunil Gavaskar, a very happy birthday! Have an amazing one, maestro,” tweeted RCB.
Wishing the little master and legend, Sunil Gavaskar, a very happy birthday! ????Have an amazing one, maestro. ????… https://t.co/yZn9U70edT
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) 1657423800000
“S for Stylish. S for Sunil Gavaskar. Happy birthday to India’s OG Little Master,” Rajasthan Royals tweeted.
S for Stylish. S for Sunil Gavaskar. ????Happy birthday to India’s OG ???????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ????????#HappyBirthdaySunilGavaskar https://t.co/GuAdwFgdph
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) 1657423947000
Happy Birthday to someone who inspired an entire generation to take up the sport – Sunil Gavaskar Sir! Wishing you… https://t.co/BCsx9CccyJ
— Priyank Panchal (@PKpanchal9) 1657429251000
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