Sunil Manohar “Sunny” Gavaskar has a net worth of $30 million. Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, born on July 10, 1949, in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, is a former cricketer. Known as one of the best opening batsmen in the history of cricket, Gavaskar captained the Indian team in 47 test matches and 37 one-day international cricket matches (ODIs) during his professional career from 1971 to 1987.
Gavaskar’s net worth has been estimated to be around $30 million, mainly sourced from his career in sports. He began his cricket journey by representing the cricket team of St. Xavier’s College as a star batter after being named India’s Best Schoolboy Cricketer in 1966.
Throughout his career, Gavaskar set numerous batting records, becoming the first Indian to score four centuries in a series of tests and the first cricket player to reach 10,000 test runs. In addition to his success in test matches, he also had a notable performance in one-day internationals, participating in four World Cricket Championships with the Indian team and winning the tournament in 1983.
Post-retirement, Gavaskar’s involvement in cricket extended to roles such as serving as the Sheriff of Mumbai (honorary position), a sports commentator, an advisor for the national cricket team of India, and the Chairman of ICC Cricket Committee. He also ventured into writing, with several popular books to his credit, and made appearances in films.
On a personal note, Gavaskar is married to Marchneill Gavaskar, with a son named Rohan Gavaskar, who also pursued a career in cricket.
Gavaskar’s contributions to cricket and his various engagements have not only enriched his net worth but also garnered him popularity and recognition in the cricketing world and beyond.
