Sunil Gavaskar
Cricketer and sports commentator
An Indian cricketer, played as a right-handed batsman. Made his Test debut in 1971 and became the first player to score over 10,000 runs in Test cricket. His career spanned from 1971 to 1987, during which he achieved notable success as a key player for the Indian national team. After retiring, transitioned into a successful career in sports commentary, providing insights and analysis on cricket matches across various platforms.
First player to score over 10,000 Test runs
Played for the Indian national cricket team
Participated in 125 Test matches
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