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- The famous Sunil Gavaskar named Rohan after the three players he loved the most. These players were Indian batsmen Gundappa Viswanath, M. L. Jaisimha, and West Indies batsman Rohan Kanhai. Even though his authorized registered name is Rohan Sunil Gavaskar, his dad wanted to name him Rohan Jaivishwa.
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Jun 8, 2020 · Now, the ‘Little Master’ revealed the reason why he named his son Rohan Gavaskar, after wicketkeeper-batsman Rohan Kanhai. During his interaction, Gavaskar spilled beans regarding his bond with Kanhai, claiming that the latter had a soft corner for him, hailing from Indian-origin people in Trinidad and Guyana.
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Jun 5, 2020 · Sunil Gavaskar, who made his debut for India on a tour of West Indies in 1971, was so overwhelmed by the behaviour of one of the players in the opposition side – Rohan Kanhai – that it “was a no-brainer” to name his son after him, said the former India great.
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The Indian opening batsman Sunil Gavaskar named his son Rohan after Kanhai, [3] and wrote of Kanhai, "To say that he is the greatest batsman I have ever seen so far is, to put it mildly." Bob Holland, the Australian spin bowler, also named his son Rohan, in honour of Kanhai. [4]
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Jun 7, 2020 · 'He secretly encouraged me' - Sunil Gavaskar on why he kept his son's name after West Indies great Rohan Kanhai. Gavaskar also claimed that Kanhai used to encourage him while batting...
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- Second player of Indian origin to play for West Indies. Sonny Ramadhin was the first man of Indian roots to play for the West Indies. He had played for them in 1950.
- Highest score by a visiting batsman against India until 2005. When Kanhai scored 256 for West Indies against India in Kolkata in 1958, it was the highest score by a visiting batsman in India.
- Highest score in Eden Gardens until the VVS Laxman marathon. Kanhai was the first man to score a Test double at the Eden Gardens. His 256 remained the only double ton at the Eden Gardens until Laxman scripted that epic 281 against Australia in 2001.
- Two 400-plus stands. In First-Class cricket, Kanhai was involved in two 400-plus partnerships. In 1974, he put up an unbeaten stand of 465 for the second wicket with John Jameson for Warwickshire against Gloucestershire.
Feb 20, 2014 · Early days. Few people are christened after three famous cricketers, but being Sunil Gavaskar’s son came with its own perks: Rohan Jaiviswa Gavaskar was named after three of Gavaskar’s favourite...
Jul 13, 2021 · Why did Sunil Gavaskar name his son Rohan? The famous Sunil Gavaskar named Rohan after the three players he loved the most. These players were Indian batsmen Gundappa Viswanath, M....
