10 Interesting Facts About Sunil Gavaskar

Discover some fascinating facts about the legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar that you may not know!

Could Have Become a Fisherman

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Idolizing Rohan Kanhai

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Acting in Marathi Cinema

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Match Referee Experience

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A Talented Writer

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Best Fielder of His Era

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First Runs as Leg Byes

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Unaware of a Major Milestone

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An Unbeaten Record

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