The BCCI felicitated Gavaskar during the lunch break of the ongoing Test between India and England as secretary Jay Shah presented him with a special cap.
On this day 50 years ago, legendary former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar made his international debut against West Indies.
Come March 6, Gavaskar will complete 50 years of his association with Indian cricket -- five decades when he has remained ever-relevant taking on a variety of roles.
India lead the four-match series 2-1 and need at least a draw in the ongoing Test to qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand.
India's consistency at the top level has certainly buoyed Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar, who went on to call this Kohli-led team as good as Steve Waugh's Australia of the 90's.
Gavaskar said the overtly defensive mindset of the batsmen was responsible for their dismissals as most of them got out to straighter deliveries.
The Indian batting icon hit back at former cricketers, including Michael Vaughan and Mark Waugh for their criticism of the MA Chidambaram pitch in the ongoing second Test.
India made three changes to the side that lost the first Test against England in Chennai.
Gavaskar still feels Washington won't be dropped for the second Test as he shone with the bat as he scored his second Test fifty in as many games.
Sundar, who came out to bat with Indian reeling at 192/5, added 145 runs to India's total with the tailenders, including a valuable 80-run stand for the seventh wicket with R Ashwin (31 off 91).
The 71-year-old cricket icon feels Pant is an exceptional talent but it is annoying to see him losing his wicket after such a good start.
The legendary batsman calls the Aussie team brats who can't accept they were outplayed and are looking for a scapegoat in Langer.
Indian team showed a lot of gumption to retain the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a historic three-wicket win over Australia in Gabba.
In a two-minute video, Sunil Gavaskar paid a rich tribute to Team India for its "inspiring" display in the Test series against Australia.
Legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar was also unhappy with Rohit's 'irresponsible' shot.
Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Rohit Sharma for his shot selection during Day 2 of the ongoing Brisbane Test.
At stumps, Australia were 274/5, with Cameron Green (28) and skipper Tim Paine (38) in the middle.
Gavaskar had criticised Paine's captaincy and also posed doubts on his future as the skipper of the Australian team in the longest format of the game.
The fourth Test between Australia and India is scheduled to start from January 15th at the Gabba, with the hosts boasting a 28-match unbeaten streak at the venue.
Australia's famed bowling attack threw everything at India on the fifth day but couldn't break their resolve as the visitors hung on for a memorable draw at the SCG.
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