By Sruti Thakur | Updated: March 16, 2026 1:45 PM IST
Sunil Gavaskar was the cricketer who stood tall against the world's most fearsome bowlers without a helmet. His son, Rohan, was a left-hander who, primarily played for Bengal in domestic cricket rather than Mumbai. Rohan played 11 ODIs for India, scoring a half-century against Australia in 2004.
Sunil Gavaskar was the cricketer who stood tall against the world's most fearsome bowlers without a helmet. His son, Rohan, was a left-hander who, primarily played for Bengal in domestic cricket rather than Mumbai. Rohan played 11 ODIs for India, scoring a half-century against Australia in 2004.
Yograj Singh, who appeared in 1 Test and 6 ODIs, was famously strict with Yuvraj Singh, shaping him into the fierce competitor who helped India clinch the 2011 World Cup. Their bond has always been intense and layered, yet watching Yograj Singh beam with pride as Yuvraj Singh smashed six sixes remains one of cricket's most unforgettable family moments.
Lala Amarnath was a trailblazer, becoming India's first Test centurion. His son, Mohinder Amarnath, popularly known as Jimmy - rose to prominence as a top-order batsman and clever medium-pacer. Cricket ran deep in the family as Mohinder's brothers, Surinder Amarnath and Rajinder Amarnath, also played at high levels, making the Amarnaths a true multi-generational cricketing dynasty.
Rahul Dravid, also known as "The Wall" of cricket now watches his son Samit Dravid making waves. Samit has impressed in Karnataka's junior circuits and recently earned a spot among U-19 and Ranji probables. Meanwhile, Dravid's younger son, Anvay Dravid, is showing promise as a wicketkeeper-batsman.
Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, also known as Pataudi Sr., represented both England and India. His son, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, known as "Tiger" emerged as one of India's most charismatic captains, despite losing sight in one eye.
Vijay Manjrekar, a master technician of the 1950s and 60s with 55 Tests, passed on his cricketing acumen to his son Sanjay Manjrekar, who became a dependable figure for India in the 1980s and 90s. However, Sanjay Manjrekar earned more fame through commentary.