Cricket at Commonwealth Games

Gavaskar was keen to get cricket into the 2010 Commonwealth Games, held in India, when interviewed in 2006 during the Malaysian Commonwealth Games.

1998 saw Cricket played at the Commonwealth Games. South Africa claimed the gold medal. They also won the ICC Knock Out Trophy that year and had a successful Test series in Pakistan.

10th July

Happy Birthday Sunil Gavaskar. Arguably the best opener the game has seen.

This day last year. Peter Sidde 5 fer. Ashes Test 1 day 1. Workhorse. Trent Bridge. Interestingly, played at the county this year. 

Asia Cup's 30th Anniversary

The ongoing carnival in Bangladesh marks the 30th anniversary of the Asia Cup. India won the first edition in 1984. Sunil Gavaskar was skippering as a stand in choice.