How Gavaskar became first batsman to climb 10,000-runs mountain in Test cricket
Sunil Gavaskar, India's cricket legend, revolutionized the sport with 10,000 Test runs, unmatched resilience, and iconic moments on and off the field.
- Sunil Manohar Gavaskar holds the credit for sailing India’s ship across fast bowling attacks in the 1970s and 80s
- On March 7, 1987, he became the first person in the history of Test cricket to complete 10,000 runs
- From 1971 debut in the West Indies to heroics beyond the pitch, his career transformed cricket into India's heartbeat
- Did you know about his combative spirit off the field? Have you read his books?
It has been 35 years since Sunil Manohar Gavaskar played his 124th Test for India. The legend was batting on 57 at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 7, 1987. Pakistan's Ejaz Fakih was bowling. As Gavaskar moved to 58 with a signature late cut, he became the first person in the history of Test cricket to complete 10,000 runs.
Sunil Gavaskar's 10,000 Test runs were the pinnacle of a glorious career. One that transformed the Indian team into a world-beating unit, and cricket into the nation's heartbeat. We will re-live some highlights from the original Little Master's 10,122-run Test career.