Rohan Gavaskar: Biography, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Rohan Gavaskar, who will undoubtedly be remembered for having a less than stellar career than his father, who is widely regarded as India’s greatest batsman of all time, was never really able to rise above the pressure of the expectations that came with his surname.

 Biography of Rohan Gavaskar:

1. Real Name: Rohan Jaivishwa
2. Profession: former Indian Cricketer
3. Famous for: N/A  
4. Best Performance: 54 in the 2004 cricket against Zimbabwe

Physical Status: 

1. Height: 5 Feet and 5 inches
2. Weight: 70 kg
3. Body Measurements: N/A
4. Eye Colour: Dark brown
5. Hair Colour: black

 Personal Life:

1. Date Of Birth: 20 February 1976
2. Place Of Birth: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
3. Nationality: Indian
4. Hometown: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
5. School: St. Xaviers Collegiate School, Kolkata, Bombay Scottish School, and then Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics
6. Highest Education qualification: N/A

Family Statistics:

• Marital Status: Married
• Wife: Swati Mankar.
• Children: Reha Gavaskar
• Parents: Father- Sunil Gavaskar, Mother- Marshneil Gavaskar
• Siblings: N/a
• Religion: Hinduism
• Other Hobbies: N/a

Career Statistics:

• ODI debut

vs Australia at The Gabba, Jan 18, 2004

• Last ODI

vs Pakistan at Edgbaston, Sep 19, 2004

• IPL debut

vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens, Mar 14, 2010

• Last IPL

vs Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens, Mar 16, 2010

Achievements:

• Gavaskar was chosen to travel Australia with the Indian cricket squad in 2004.
• In June 2009, the BCCI granted amnesty to 71 players, making him one of them. This marked his return to the team.
• In 11 One Day Internationals, he participated.
• In the Ranji Trophy and the Duleep Trophy, he competed on behalf of Bengal.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Rohan Gavaskar:

• Sunil Gavaskar honoured three renowned athletes he admired by giving his kid the name Rohan. A combination of the names of West Indies cricketer Rohan Kanhai, ML Jaishimha, and Gundappa Vishwanath, Rohan was given the name Rohan Jaivishwa at birth.
• Rohan is the grand nephew of former Indian batsman MK Mantri and the nephew of former India wicketkeeper and batsman Gundappa Vishwanath.
• Rohan only participated in 11 One Day International games for India throughout his entire career.
• Throughout his international career, he never participated in a single game on Indian soil.
• In both the Ranji Trophy and the Duleep Trophy, Rohan represented the state of Bengal.

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