Sunil Gavaskar, now 75, received tributes from Pakistani legends for his influence on Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and role in the 1977 series. Called the 'original batting don,' he significantly contributed to cricket in Sharjah and remains a notable commentator, admired alongside contemporaries like Bishen Singh Bedi. In addition to being a superb batsman, Miandad claimed that Gavaskar was also a good man. The two had played many matches against each other on the field.
