New Delhi, Jul 4 (UNI) Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth says Sunil Gavaskar's wish of faster fifty than me became a reality during the Madras Test in 1987 while wishing his former opening partner ahead for his birthday on July 10.
Speaking on Star Sports 1 Tamil show “Cricket Connected – Aattam Thodarum”, Srikkanth said, "Sunny! Many many happy returns of the day. Dear viewers! Just imagine. I played under the captaincy of a great leader, Sunil Gavaskar and also I got to play as his opening partner. This is all God's grace, nothing else," said he.
"One of my favorite moments with Sunil Gavaskar is the Madras Test against Pakistan in 1987. It was his last series. He always used to tell me, 'Cheeka! One day I'll definitely score a fifty faster than you in the same match."