Sunil Gavaskar's son Rohan Gavaskar may have left the cricket profession years ago but the game still stays close to his heart. As Rohan Gavaskar turned 44 on February 20, we take a look at some rare, candid photos from his younger years to date. Pictures Courtesy/ Rohan Gavaskar's Instagram
Updated On: 2020-02-21 09:30 AM IST
Rohan Gavaskar was born, February 20, 1976, in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Rohan Gavaskar is a former Indian cricketer and son of cricket legend and 'little master' Sunil Gavaskar.
Sunil Gavaskar originally named his son Rohan in tribute of three cricketers - Rohan Kanhai, M. L. Jaisimha and Gundappa Vishwanath.
In picture: Rohan Gavaskar with Ajit Agarkar during their early days
Besides his father Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary cricketer, Rohan Gavaskar's family boasts of some big cricket names - his uncle Gundappa Viswanath and great-uncle Madhav Mantri, both represented India
In picture: Rohan Gavaskar with Yuvraj Singh during their early days
Rohan Gavaskar is the alumnus of at St. Xaviers Collegiate School, Kolkata, Bombay Scottish School, and Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics.
In picture: Rohan Gavaskar with Amol Muzumdar
Rohan Gavaskar was a middle-order batsman and would also occasionally bowl in a slow--left-arm orthodox style.
In picture: Rohan Gavaskar with Deep Dasgupta
In 2003, Rohan Gavaskar got married to his childhood sweetheart Swati Mankar.
In picture: Rohan Gavaskar with television presenter Archana Vijaya during an event
Rohan Gavaskar always spent his cricketing days living in the shadow of his father Sunil Gavaskar.
Rohan Gavaskar made his international ODI debut in January 2004. He played his last ODI a few months later in September that year.
In first class cricket, Rohan Gavaskar played 117 matches with 6,938 runs to his name.
In picture: Rohan Gavaskar with Ajit Agarkar and Zaheer Khan at a party
At a batting average of 44.19, Rohan Gavaskar has 18 centuries and 34 fifties under his belt. His highest score is an unbeaten 212.
In picture: Rohan Gavaskar flanked by Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag
During his stint as captain of Bengal Ranji team in 2001-2002, he led them to the finals in two consecutive years but failed to lift the trophy.
Rohan Gavaskar announced his retirement from first-class cricket in February 2012.
Rohan Gavaskar has played 11 ODIs scoring 151 runs at an average of 18.87. His highest score is 54. Rohan also took 1 wicket.
Rohan Gavaskar has not played a single ODI at home. During his 11 match career, Rohan toured England, Australia and Netherlands
In picture: Rohan Gavaskar with Yuvraj Singh, Ajit Agarkar and Arjun Tendulkar at a party
Rohan Gavaskar has played for IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders from 2009-2010
Like his father Sunil Gavaskar, Rohan Gavaskar too forayed into commentary and has done so for many international tournaments and the IPL.
