Cricketing Legend Sunil Gavaskar was honored at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, where he inaugurated a boardroom named “10000 Gavaskar,” recognizing his milestone as the first batter to score 10,000 Test runs.
The Inauguration Ceremony
The BCCI headquarters in Mumbai hosted a ceremony honoring Sunil Gavaskar, attended by BCCI President Roger Binny, Vice President Rajeev Shukla, and Secretary Devajit Saikia. A standout moment saw Gavaskar sign a nostalgic black-and-white photograph from his playing days, evoking strong emotions and celebrating his lasting legacy in Indian cricket.
BCCI posted on social media, “Honouring a legend! India great Sunil Gavaskar inaugurates 10000 Gavaskar-a boardroom named in his honour and his iconic milestone-at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai.”
Honouring a legend! 🙌
India great Sunil Gavaskar inaugurates 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗿 – a Board Room named in his honour and his iconic milestone at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai 👏 pic.twitter.com/laZI0cBL57
— BCCI (@BCCI) May 15, 2025
The Meaning Behind “10000 Gavaskar”
Reaching 10,000 Test runs is a landmark achievement, and Sunil Gavaskar was the first to accomplish it. In 1987, facing Pakistan in Ahmedabad, he cemented his place in history by crossing the milestone, setting a benchmark in Test cricket.
Speaking at the event, Gavaskar expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the recognition. He stated, “MCA is my mother and BCCI is my father. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the opportunity that I have got to be what I am, thanks to Indian cricket. This is a huge honour. I am very thankful to BCCI for this honour. And I would like to give it all for BCCI… so anytime anything required of me, even at this age, please feel free.”
Gavaskar’s Glorious Cricket Career
Sunil Gavaskar made an explosive debut in 1971, scoring 774 runs against the West Indies. His composure under pressure defined his career, as he confidently faced the world’s fastest bowlers on challenging pitches—often without a helmet. Against legends like Andy Roberts and Michael Holding, he not only held his ground but excelled.
Sunil Gavaskar remains India’s third-highest Test run-scorer with 10,122 runs, a remarkable feat given the challenging conditions of his era. His 34 Test centuries stood as a record for nearly two decades until Sachin Tendulkar surpassed it, cementing Gavaskar’s lasting legacy in cricket history.
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