Karsan Ghavri: Saurashtra's Hero Who Tamed West Indies in 1979 - Report Wire

Karsan Ghavri: Saurashtra's Hero Who Tamed West Indies in 1979 - Report Wire

Saurashtra has long been a breeding ground for cricket talent, producing modern stars like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja. But rewind to the pre-IPL era, and Karsan Ghavri stands tall as the region’s pioneer. Born Karsan Devjibhai Ghavri on February 28, 1951, in Rajkot, this left-arm allrounder redefined versatility for Indian cricket. A left-handed batter and bowler, Ghavri mastered medium-pace swing and handy spin. His domestic ledger b…