Rohan Gavaskar Biography 
Rohan Gavaskar is a former cricketer of Indian team who played in 11 international matches. But he is better known as the son of great Indian batsman, Sunil Gavaskar. He was a specialist middle-order left-handed batsman and an occasional slow left arm orthodox bowler. He made his ODI debut on 18th January 2004 against Australia and he played his last ODI on 19 September the same year against Pakistan where he managed to score 151 runs from 11 matches at a batting average of 18.87. He got one wicket and 5 catches also. He is a left handed batsman and known for his attacking style similar to his father. Yet he was not able to reach the status and success of iconic figure of Indian cricket – Sunil Gavaskar.
Rohan Sunil Gavaskar was born in Kanpur on 20 February 1976. He was given the name Rohan Jaivishwa by Sunil in honour of his three favourites - Rohan Kanhai, M. L. Jaisimha and Rohan's uncle, Gundappa Vishwanath. But he came to be known by the name Rohan Gavaskar later. He did his schooling at St. Xaviers Collegiate School, Kolkata and Bombay Scottish School. He took degree from Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics.
He debut ODI in place of injured Mohammad Kaif in Indian team on 2004. He did not make a lasting impression on the international game and could play only 11 matches. His last ODI came during the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy. He has played domestic cricket representing Bengal in the Ranji Trophy and East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. Mumbai was a strong team in those days and that’s the reason why he played for Bengal. He has scored 3156 runs from 126 First class matches he played; top score being 101 not out. He took 58 wickets also. He has also appeared in 10 T20 matches.
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Updated: January 23, 2014
