Sunil Gavaskar is a legendary former Indian cricketer and captain. Commonly known as the 'Little Master', he happened to be India's one of the highest run-scorers in international cricket before Sachin Tendulkar excelled him. It has been 50 years since Gavaskar made his international debut.
Legendary former Indian cricketer and captain Sunil Gavaskar remains one of the most respected cricketers, not just in India but worldwide. It was precisely 50 years ago when he had made his international debut in a Test against the Windies.
As he marks his 50th anniversary of being associated with cricket, he was complimented by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. On Saturday, during Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and England for the Anthony de Mello Trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, he was presented with a commemorative Test cap by Jay Shah (BCCI Secretary).
BCCI shared a video of the same, which read, "Celebrating 50 years of Sunil Gavaskar's Test debut. The cricketing world paid tribute to the legendary former India Captain MrMrunil Gavaskar on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of his Test debut for India."
Celebrating 50 years of Sunil Gavaskar's Test debut 👏👏
The cricketing world paid tribute to the legendary former India Captain Mr. Sunil Gavaskar on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of his Test debut for India.
Full video 🎥 👉 https://t.co/k97YiyvcmR pic.twitter.com/za4Soq0yMh
Celebrating 5️⃣0️⃣ glorious years of the legendary former Captain Mr. Sunil Gavaskar's Test debut today 🙌🏻 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/XVcTJfqypg
— BCCI (@BCCI)ALSO READ: 4th Test- A look at the records scripted as India confirms WTC final spot
Following the same, wishes poured in from all over the cricketing fraternity, as veteran and ex-cricketers congratulated Gavaskar on the historical recognition. While Shah also hailed separately on Twitter, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, too, joined in through the same platform.
Here are the tributes that followed, including one from International Cricket Council as well:
It’s 50 years since India’s legendary opener made his Test debut!, the honorary secretary, led the tributes by presenting Gavaskar with a special “Baggy Blue” 👏 pic.twitter.com/VihZOXUmmC
— ICC (@ICC)My hero - Our hero. 50 years since Sunny bhai made his debut. The original superstar of Indian cricket. Then, now, forever. Such a luxury to have him so close to the game even now. Stay healthy, happy and evergreen Sunny bhai .. pic.twitter.com/3zexjRyw1F
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)50 yrs of sunny sir.. Congratulations Sir .. thank you for inspiring generations of cricketers pic.twitter.com/PiBqbzX9lA
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)A tribute to My Idol! 🏏🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/l6nP89pUQi
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)Join me in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Shri Sunil Gavaskar Ji's Test debut for 🇮🇳. It is indeed a momentous occasion for all Indians and we are getting to celebrate it at the world's largest cricket facility Narendra Modi Stadium 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/NzolBqvKzI
— Jay Shah (@JayShah)This day marks the 50th Anniv of Mr. Gavaskar in international cricket and the team of 1971.. It is time today to once again congratulate them for what they have for Indian cricket. The game is as strong as it is today because they made a start then against all odds.
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99)