Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar, a former Indian cricketer, is widely regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen in the history of cricket. He was the first player to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket and is known for his impeccable technique and concentration at the crease. Gavaskar's contributions to Indian cricket have been monumental, and he remains a respected commentator and analyst in the sport.
Born on Jul 10, 1949 (75 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7 | 8.14 | 0.37% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 5,595,594 | $2,900,000 | 11,759$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 21,927 | $2,700,000 | 872$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 20,857 | $34,000 | 24$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 135,882 | $350,000 | 289$ |
| Totals | 10 | 1,641,716,587 | 5,774,260 | $5,984,000 | 12,944$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
Sunil Gavaskar has voiced strong criticism of the IPL's growing tendency to prioritise raw, untested talent over consistent domestic performers.
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India:
Sunil Gavaskar is revered for his mastery in the art of attrition in cricket.
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India:
Sunil Gavaskar points out that Iyer doesn’t have to give up despite his exclusion from the Test squad.
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Bangladesh:
Sunil Gavaskar has established himself as a prominent commentator in the IPL.
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India:
Sunil Gavaskar is mentioned as one of the highest Test scorers in India with 10,122 runs.
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India:
Sunil Gavaskar has called for a subdued atmosphere in the remaining matches to honour the sentiments of grieving families following recent terror attacks in Kashmir.
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India:
Kohli walked away as India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket history, behind only Sunil Gavaskar.
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Nepal:
Sunil Gavaskar is mentioned as a player whose records are compared to Kohli's.
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India:
Kohli ended his career as India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in Tests behind Sunil Gavaskar.
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United Kingdom:
As a batter, Kohli continued the talismanic lineage of Gavaskar, Azharuddin and Tendulkar.
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