Sunil Gavaskar Opened Bowling in 1973 Chennai Test Against England

On this day in 1973, Sunil Gavaskar, renowned for his batting prowess and classical technique, uniquely opened the bowling for India during a Test match against England in Chennai. At 23, Gavaskar bowled a single over of right-arm medium and off-breaks, a rare occurrence in his career primarily known for batting. This event took place under captain Ajit Wadekar, reflecting India's reliance on spinners and absence of a premier seamer at the time.