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Sunil gavaskar, one of the finest cricketers India has ever produced, writes about his contemporariesall over the worl in this this book. The book profiles 31 superstars, who went a long way in bringing tocricket their own brand of sportsmanship. In Gavaskar's parade of idols are included such stalwarts as Sir Garfield Sobers, Rohan Kanhai,Imran Khan, Zaheer Abbas, Glenn Turner, Greg Chapell, Ian Chapell, Bishen Singh Bedi, G. R. Vishwanath, Derek Underwood and Alan Knott to name some.
The stars that Gavaskar writes about are not only sports lovers' idols but also people whom Gavaskar himself admiresfor their verve, technique,style and grace.
From the author of the bestselling cricket classic 'Sunny Days' this book is another winner, written in a clear and lucid style that is quintessentially Gavaskar.
About the author While Sunil Gavaskar might attribute his legendary batting skills to luck, millions of fans around the world would beg to disagree. The “Little Master’s” his ruthless streaks at the pitch are legendary. Combining a rock solid defense with an uncanny ability to dispatch bad balls for four, his drives of the front foot stumped many a bowler. Having started his test life in 1971, during Indian team’s tour to West Indies, Gavaskar still is the Indian batsman with the highest lifetime batting score for India. Awarded the Arjuna Award in 1975, the Padma Bhushan in 1980, Gavaskar has penned some very popular books on cricket, including Sunny days, Idols, Runs and Ruins and One day wonders among them. Gavaskar’s stature, personality and contributions to Indian cricket make him a towering figure of Indian cricket.
Sunil gavaskar, one of the finest cricketers India has ever produced, writes about his contemporariesall over the worl in this this book. The book profiles 31 superstars, who went a long way in bringing tocricket their own brand of sportsmanship. In Gavaskar's parade of idols are included such stalwarts as Sir Garfield Sobers, Rohan Kanhai,Imran Khan, Zaheer Abbas, Glenn Turner, Greg Chapell, Ian Chapell, Bishen Singh Bedi, G. R. Vishwanath, Derek Underwood and Alan Knott to name some.
The stars that Gavaskar writes about are not only sports lovers' idols but also people whom Gavaskar himself admiresfor their verve, technique,style and grace.
From the author of the bestselling cricket classic 'Sunny Days' this book is another winner, written in a clear and lucid style that is quintessentially Gavaskar.
About the author While Sunil Gavaskar might attribute his legendary batting skills to luck, millions of fans around the world would beg to disagree. The “Little Master’s” his ruthless streaks at the pitch are legendary. Combining a rock solid defense with an uncanny ability to dispatch bad balls for four, his drives of the front foot stumped many a bowler. Having started his test life in 1971, during Indian team’s tour to West Indies, Gavaskar still is the Indian batsman with the highest lifetime batting score for India. Awarded the Arjuna Award in 1975, the Padma Bhushan in 1980, Gavaskar has penned some very popular books on cricket, including Sunny days, Idols, Runs and Ruins and One day wonders among them. Gavaskar’s stature, personality and contributions to Indian cricket make him a towering figure of Indian cricket.
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If there is one cricketer universally acknowledged as the Great Wall of Indian Cricket, it is Rahul Dravid.more>>
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Maharaj’ to his family, ‘Lord Snooty’ to his county mates in Lancashire and ‘Dada’ to his team.....more>>
Maharaj’ to his family, ‘Lord Snooty’ to his county mates in Lancashire and ‘Dada’ to his team.....more>>








