Sunil Gavaskar is 76 years old. Born on July 10, 1949, in Mumbai, India, he turns 77 on his next birthday this July.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name : Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, nicknamed "Sunny" and "the Little Master."
  • Birthplace : Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India.
  • Current Age (as of January 31, 2026) : 76 years, 6 months, and 21 days.
  • Height : 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m), which contributed to his "Little Master" moniker despite his giant batting legacy.

Cricket Legacy

Gavaskar revolutionized Indian batting as one of the greatest opening batsmen, playing 125 Test matches from 1971 to 1987 and amassing 10,122 runs with 34 centuries. He was the first to reach 10,000 Test runs, facing fearsome pace attacks like the West Indies without a helmet—his debut series alone yielded 774 runs at an average of 154.80. Captaining India in 47 Tests, he inspired generations, holding the world record for most Test runs until 1987.

Today, at 76, he's a revered commentator, often sharing witty insights on IPL and international cricket, keeping his "Sunny" charm alive in broadcasts.

Family and Life

  • Married to Marshneill Gavaskar; son Rohan (RS Gavaskar) also played cricket.
  • Uncle: Madhav Mantri (former Test player); brother-in-law: GR Viswanath.

Gavaskar's technical mastery against 1970s-80s fast bowlers remains a storytelling gem—picture a 5'5" frame dodging thunderbolts bareheaded, scripting India's rise.

"If anyone told me at the start of the series that I will score 774 runs... I would have laughed it off." – Gavaskar on his debut West Indies tour.

TL;DR : Sunil Gavaskar, born July 10, 1949, is 76 years old —a living legend whose grit defined Indian cricket.

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