Sunil Gavaskar.. the Greatest Batsman in test cricket from India had scored amazing 34 centuries until 2005 when Sachin Tendulkar broke that record, but what amazing is his only one-day century in the 1987 World Cup, when he hit a blistering 103 not out against New Zealand in his penultimate ODI innings
His tremendous record speaks for himself...what a gr88 player!

Batting style Right-handed batsman (RHB)
Bowling type Right-arm medium

He made a spectacular Test debut in 1971 scoring 774 runs in his first Test series against the West Indies helping India to become one of the few teams to defeat the West Indies at home in the Caribbean. Gavaskar went on to average a mammoth 70.20

Gavaskar was captain of the Indian team on several occasions in the late '70s and early '80s, though here his record is more mixed. Often equipped with weak bowling attacks he tended to use conservative tactics which resulted in a large number of draws. Still he had several successes as captain especially a 2-0 victory over Pakistan in 1979-80 and a victory in the World Championship of Cricket held in Australia in early 1985. As a matter of fact, it was during his tenure that Kapil Dev emerged as a leading pace bowler for the country. On the downside there was a heavy defeat against Pakistan in 1982-83 which cost him the captaincy until the 1984/85 home series against England.

Matches played 125 in Test and 108 in ODIs

He was a very good slip fielder with 108 and 22 catches in Test and ODIs.

His Top score was 236* in tests and 103* in ODIs.

Batting average 51.46 in tests and 36.17 in ODIs

He famously scored an ignominous 36 not out carrying his bat through the full 60 overs against England in the 1975 World Cup.

Gavaskar was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1980 and has also been awarded the Padma Bhushan. In December 1994 he was appointed the Sheriff of Mumbai.

After retirement, he has been a popular commentator, both on TV and in print. He has written four books on cricket – Sunny days (autobiography), Idols, Runs n' Ruins and One day wonders. He also served as an advisor to the Indian cricket team during the home series against Australia in 2004 and currently serves as the Chairman of the ICC cricket committee.