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First Look: Cricket legend Gavaskar meets Prime Minister Modi

Last updated on: December 06, 2014 19:41 IST
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) greets Sunil Gavaskar. Photograph: PTI

Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, on Saturday.

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Considered one of the greatest batsmen to have ever played the game, Gavaskar was a part of Modi's delegation during his trip to Australia last month.

Rajya Sabha member and celebrated batsman Sachin Tendulkar, spin legend Anil Kumble, batsman Rohit Sharma and veteran pacer Zaheer Khan are among those who have called on Modi.

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