Gavaskar's stunning entrance

Nothing can equal the thrill of listening to the unprecedented batting exploits of Sunil Gavaskar as he amassed 774 runs in the four Tests he played in the West Indies in 1971 - if, like me, you happen to be someone who watched cricket through the 1960s and '70s.

We were by then used to being let down time and again by Indian batsmen who often flattered to deceive. The batting had revolved largely around the courage of the captain, MAK Pataudi, and flashes of brilliance from the supporting cast, which included the likes of Ajit Wadekar and the mercurial Salim Durani, with Chandu Borde no longer around to lend it a semblance of stability. Dilip Sardesai had promised much but his best was yet to come.
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who remember this series

Saw the 5 tests including Kanhai's 150 odd at Sabina.....


First Indian to stand up for a small man.


Great technique and concentration.


It was Gavaskar, the real master, just like a wall, the West Indies could not out Gavaskar not at all....etc

Gavaskar gave a lot of credit for his develop during this series to Kanhai.  He said that whenever he was losing concentration he would hear Rohan in the slips encouraging him on.  Basically Rohan was coaching him thru these long batting sessions!  8)