SunilGavaskar

The 'Little Master' who taught India how to compete against the world's most fearsome fast bowlers without a helmet. Sunil Gavaskar's technique and courage set the foundation for Indian cricket's global dominance.

His debut series in the West Indies in 1971, where he scored 774 runs, remains the stuff of legend. Gavaskar was the first player to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket and held the record for the most centuries for decades. His discipline at the crease and his ability to leave the ball made him the ultimate opening batsman, inspiring a generation of cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar.