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Gavaskar goes on an anecdotes trip in tribute to the late Garry Sobers

Sunil Gavaskar recently shared personal memories of the late West Indies icon Garry Sobers during an event at the Bombay Gymkhana. Reflecting on his early career, Gavaskar recounted how he lent his oversized sweater to Sobers before a legendary 254-run innings in 1972 and credited the legend for his own development after being dropped twice during his debut series.

Ian Bishop joined the discussion to highlight how Sobers maintained a connection to the sport across generations, including his interest in the modern T20 format. Gavaskar also humorously recalled how captain Ajit Wadekar once hid him in a bathroom to prevent Sobers from visiting the team dressing room, fearing the legend would bring bad luck to the Indian side.

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