Sunil Gavaskar Credits World Cup-Winning Captain For 10,000 Run Milestone. Not Kapil Dev
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has credited legendary Pakistan skipper Imran Khan for helping him become the first player ever to reach the milestone of 10,000 Test runs. In March 1987, Gavaskar became the first player to cross the 10,000 run mark in Tests during a match against Pakistan in Ahmedabad. While 14 other players have crossed the landmark till now, Gavaskar's feat remains unique as was the first to get to it. During a discussion on Ten Sports, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram asked Gavaskar to share his views on becoming the first player ever to reach 10,000.