Sunil Gavaskar
Indian cricket player
1949 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Indian cricket player
Born
July 10, 1949
Age
~77 years
Name Origin
Indian
Timeline
film actor, cricketer
IndiaBorn in Mumbai
1949
Born in Mumbai (1949-07-10)
1980
AwardWisden Cricketer of the Year
Present
Age ~77
About
Sunil Manohar "Sunny" Gavaskar, is an Indian cricket commentator and former cricketer. He captained the Indian national cricket team while representing India and Mumbai from 1971 to 1987. He was the first batsman to pass 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Gavaskar is acknowledged as one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time.
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Who is Sunil Gavaskar?+
Sunil Manohar "Sunny" Gavaskar, is an Indian cricket commentator and former cricketer. He captained the Indian national cricket team while representing India and Mumbai from 1971 to 1987. He was the first batsman to pass 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Gavaskar is acknowledged as one of the greatest o
What does the name Sunil mean?+
The name Sunil means "A male given name from Sanskrit.. Etymology: From very black or blue, dark; ultimately from सु + नील.". It is of Indian origin.
When was Sunil Gavaskar born?+
Sunil Gavaskar was born on July 10, 1949.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Sanskrit.. Etymology: From very black or blue, dark; ultimately from सु + नील.
The name Sunil is of Indian origin, meaning "A male given name from Sanskrit.. Etymology: From very black or blue, dark; ultimately from सु + नील.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sunil — July 10, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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