OTD: Gavaskar’s 236* — a day after overtaking Bradman — rewrote Indian Test history

On this day in 1983, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar etched his name in history with a monumental 236 not out against the West Indies in Chennai. This stellar innings followed his record-breaking 30th Test century, surpassing Don Bradman’s long-standing mark. Gavaskar’s unbeaten 236 remained India’s highest Test score for nearly two decades, a testament to his enduring brilliance.