Sunil Gavaskar 61 off 160 Balls 178 Mins 3 Fours vs England 1st Test at Birmingham, Jul 1979

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Sunil Gavaskar 61 off 160 Balls 178 Mins 3 Fours vs England 1st Test at Birmingham, Jul 1979. Relive the timeless brilliance of Sunil Gavaskar’s magnificent 61 runs off 160 balls in 178 minutes, scored against England in the 1st Test at Birmingham, July 1979. With his calm temperament and flawless technique, Gavaskar frustrated the English bowlers, guiding India’s innings with classic stroke play and three delightful boundaries.   He looked well on course for yet another century in England before being unluckily run out, cutting short what promised to be a defining knock of the match. Still, this innings remains a shining example of his patience, resilience, and elegance at the crease.   ✨ Sit back and enjoy this vintage cricket footage, as we celebrate the artistry of one of the game’s greatest opening batsmen – Sunil Gavaskar.   📌 Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more classic cricket highlights from the golden era of the game.   🔖 Hashtags   #SunilGavaskar #CricketClassics #VintageCricket #IndiaVsEngland #TestCricket #CricketLegends #GavaskarInnings #CricketHistory #Birmingham1979 #ClassicBatting

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00:00In this video, we revisit a vintage gem from the summer of 1979, when Sunil Gavaskar displayed

00:07his unmatched class against England in the first test at Birmingham.

00:11Batting with his trademark employer, Sunil Gavaskar carved out a patient and elegant

00:1665 runs from 160 deliveries, spanning 178 minutes at the Currys.

00:22His inning was laced with three beautiful time boundaries, each a reminder of his exquisite

00:28technique and impeccable judgement outside the off stump.

00:58The Indians 50 for one.

01:05Score on 86 for two now with Gavaskar 34 and Vishwanath 14.

01:12A little loosener there from both of them, very nicely off the back foot by Gavaskar.

01:19They'll come back for three.

01:21Gavaskar one would think, very pleased to see the back of Bob Willis.

01:28Bob didn't get a great deal of movement of the pitch but he pinned this Gavaskar.

01:33Gavaskar one would think, very pleased to see the back of Bob Willis.

01:36Bob didn't get a great deal of movement of the pitch but he pinned this Gavaskar.

01:40That's 54 Gavaskar.

01:53Great dive there by Mike Henrik.

01:57So four but Gavaskar got the single he wanted to go under 50.

02:01After a shaky start here this morning against Bob Willis.

02:06He's been a lot better now.

02:08He's on 50 out of 110 for two.

02:19David Gav.

02:31Safe.

02:46A bit of retrieving from the crowd.

02:53That four runs to Gavaskar.

02:57Red Bull.

03:10Very well done, very well done.

03:13That was a lovely piece of work from Bob Taylor.

03:16He'd made ground to the stumps.

03:20The throw was just a fraction away from them.

03:23And my word, he did want to get back there.

03:26Sonil Gavaskar, as always, was the epitome of concentration and discipline.

03:42Frustrating the English attack with his watertight defence.

03:45An effortless took play.

03:47He appeared set for yet another century on English soil.

03:51Continuing his fine touch on that tour.

03:53However, his progress was held in rather unfortunate fashion.

03:57He was run out, much to the disappointment of his admirers and teammates.

04:02This knock may not have been his highest in terms of runs, but it has perfectly encapsulated the qualities.

04:09That made him one of the greatest opening basemen of all time.

04:13Grace under pressure, unflinching patience, and the ability to anchor an innings against the finest of bowling attacks.

04:20So sit back and enjoy the vintage flair of Sonil Gavaskar's masterclass.

04:24A reminder of an era where technique and temperament were the bedrock of batting greatness.

04:30If you liked this video, please comment, share, and subscribe.

04:33Thank you very much.

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