Sunil Gavaskar became the first batsman in the world to reach 10,000 Test runs in 1987. He also set a record of 774 runs in his debut Test series, a record that no Indian has been able to break to this day.

Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar's 5 Big Records: Whenever technique, patience, and great batting are discussed in the history of Indian cricket , Sunil Gavaskar 's name is often mentioned first. The 'Little Master', who faced the fearsome West Indies fast bowlers without a helmet, created many records in his career that are still etched in golden letters in cricket history. From becoming the first batsman in the world to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket to scoring 774 runs in his debut Test series, Gavaskar created many records that even legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli have not been able to break. Let's know his 5 biggest records.

1. The first batsman in the world to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket

Scoring 10,000 runs in Test cricket was once considered impossible, but Sunil Gavaskar shattered this myth. In March 1987, against Pakistan, he reached 10,000 runs in Test cricket, becoming the first batsman in the world to do so. This achievement set a new standard for generations of batsmen to follow.

2. 774 runs in his debut Test series, a record still unbroken.

Sunil Gavaskar made his Test debut during the 1970-71 tour of the West Indies and created history in his very first series. He scored 774 runs in four Test matches, averaging 154.80, including four centuries and three half-centuries. His best score was 220. This still holds the world record for the most runs scored in a debut Test series.

3. First Indian non-wicketkeeper to take 100 catches in Test cricket

Gavaskar was not only a great batsman but also a brilliant fielder. His fielding, particularly in the slips, was considered extremely reliable. He became the first Indian non-wicketkeeper to take 100 catches in Test cricket. Many players later surpassed this mark, but Gavaskar will always hold the distinction of being the first to reach this milestone.

4. Fastest Indian batsman to score 5000 Test runs

Sunil Gavaskar remains the fastest Indian batsman to reach 5,000 Test runs. He is behind legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli . Gavaskar is fourth in the list of fastest batsmen to reach 5,000 Test runs in world cricket. This record is a testament to his consistency and excellent batting.

5. Most Test centuries against West Indies (13)

The West Indies team of the 1970s and 1980s is considered one of the most feared teams in cricket history. Batting against fast bowlers like Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Andy Roberts, and Michael Holding was no easy feat. Despite this, Sunil Gavaskar scored 13 Test centuries against the West Indies, which still holds the world record for the most Test centuries by any batsman against this team. Nearly five decades later, this record remains unbroken.