From Mysterious Slow Innings In World Cup To Rift With Kapil Dev, Top 10 Controversies Of Sunil Gavaskar - In Pics

Gavaskar collided with John Snow during a match, resulting in Snow being dropped for the next two Tests.  

Gavaskar batted slowly throughout an innings in the World Cup, drawing criticism for his lack of aggression.  

Gavaskar had a heated exchange with umpire Shakoor Rana during a match against Pakistan.  

Gavaskar had a heated argument with Dennis Lillee during a Test match, which led to Kapil Dev being dropped from the team.  

Gavaskar had a strained relationship with Bishan Bedi, leading to conflicts and public disagreements.  

Gavaskar and Kapil Dev had their share of disagreements, including a dispute over a declaration and team selection.  

Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar had differences regarding team selection and late arrival for a match.  

Gavaskar's preference for Ravi Shastri over Dilip Doshi led to tensions between him and the left-arm spinner.  

Gavaskar's slow batting in a Test match at Eden Gardens drew criticism from the crowd and media.  

Gavaskar was denied entry to Lord's by the stewards, leading to him surrendering his MCC membership.  

Gavaskar criticized the behaviour of Australian players, leading to some heated exchanges.  

Gavaskar batted left-handed to counter Raghuram Bhat's spin bowling, sparking mixed reactions.  

Gavaskar had a verbal retort when singer Noor Jehan claimed to only know Zaheer Abbas, not Gavaskar.