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Sunil Gavaskar, also known as Sunny, is a former Indian cricketer who is considered one of the greatest opening batsmen in the history of cricket. Born on July 10, 1949, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Gavaskar played for the Indian cricket team from 1971 to 1987 and is widely regarded as an icon of Indian cricket. Gavaskar's career spanned across 16 years, during which he played 125 Test matches and scored 10,122 runs, including 34 centuries and 45 half-centuries, at an average of 51.12. He also played 108 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and scored 3,092 runs, including one century and 27 half-centuries, at an average of 35.13. His contributions to Indian cricket have been monumental, and his records speak for themselves. Gavaskar was known for his technical excellence as a batsman, and he had an impeccable ability to concentrate for long periods. His batting style was characterized by his compactness and impeccable technique, and he was renowned for his defensive skills as an opening batsm...