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Rohan Gavaskar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth20 February 1976

Age49 Years

BirthplaceKanpur, Uttar Pradesh

ProfessionCricketer (Batter)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSwati Mankar

FamilyFather - Sunil Gavaskar; Mother - Marshneil Gavaskar; Children - Son: Vivaan Gavaskar, Daughter: Reha Gavaskar

Rohan Gavaskar Biography

Rohan Sunil Gavaskar is a former Indian left-handed middle-order batter and occasional left-arm orthodox spinner. Son of Sunil Gavaskar, he played domestic

Early life and background
Rohan Sunil Gavaskar was born on 20 February 1976 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He grew up in a cricketing household as the son of former India great Sunil Gavaskar and Marshneil Gavaskar. Rohan attended St. Xavier’s Collegiate School in Kolkata and Bombay Scottish School before studying at Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics. He is Indian by nationality and is associated with Mumbai as his hometown.

Career
Rohan Gavaskar established himself as a left-handed middle-order batter who also bowled left-arm orthodox spin. He built his reputation largely in domestic cricket, representing Bengal in the Ranji Trophy and playing for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. He appeared for a number of domestic and franchise sides through his career, including Bengal, India A, India B, Young India, Rest of India, Wills XI, PCA Masters XI, Indian Invitational XI, Royal Bengal Tigers, the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, and other representative teams.

Seeking more opportunities in a strong Mumbai lineup, he chose to play for Bengal where openings for specialist batters were more available. He captained Bengal for two seasons beginning in 2001–02; under his leadership the team reached consecutive Ranji Trophy finals but did not secure the title. One notable domestic performance came in 2003 when he scored 139 for India A against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, a contribution that helped his side to victory.

International cricket came for Rohan in January 2004 when he was selected for the VB Series in Australia, stepping into the playing eleven after an injury to another player. He made his One Day International debut on 18 January 2004 against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. Across his brief international stint he played 11 ODIs for India. He recorded his only international fifty against Zimbabwe on 24 January 2004, a top score of 54. In his second appearance he took the wicket of Andrew Symonds, a key moment early in his international bowling career.

Following the Australia series, Rohan was part of selection experiments for subsequent tours but did not become a long-term fixture in the national side. In 2007 he signed with the Indian Cricket League (ICL) for the Kolkata Tigers; that league was later declared unauthorized by the BCCI. After the ICL period, the BCCI granted amnesty to a group of players in 2009, allowing him to return to mainstream domestic cricket. He featured for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the third season of the Indian Premier League. Rohan’s final first-class match came in 2009, and he announced his retirement from professional cricket on 9 February 2012.

Public profile
Since retiring from playing, Rohan Gavaskar has remained visible in cricket through media and commentary work. He transitioned into broadcasting and became a regular commentator, working on IPL broadcasts and other cricket shows. He has also worked on television programs for networks such as Star Sports and appeared on related sports shows. In 2017 he took on an administrative and media role as the media director for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stars franchise in Port Elizabeth.

Personal life
Rohan married Swati Mankar on 2 April 2003. The couple have two children, a son named Vivaan and a daughter named Reha. His father, Sunil Gavaskar, has been a prominent figure in his cricketing narrative, and Rohan’s given name reflects family ties to cricketing traditions.

Latest updates
After his playing days concluded in 2012, Rohan has continued to work in commentary and cricket-related media. He has maintained a presence in the Indian cricketing scene through television work, IPL commentary and occasional roles with franchise organizations.
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Recent Work

Commentary and broadcasting

Regular commentator on IPL and cricket television programming, including work for Star Sports and other sports shows.

2013–present
Media director, Nelson Mandela Bay Stars

Served as media director for the Port Elizabeth franchise in 2017.

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Represented India in 11 One Day Internationals
  2. Scored 139 for India A against Nottinghamshire in 2003
  3. Captained Bengal to consecutive Ranji Trophy finals
  4. Played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL
  5. Transitioned to a commentary and media career post-retirement
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rohan Gavaskar born?

20 February 1976

What is Rohan Gavaskar known for?

Cricketer (Batter)

What is Rohan Gavaskar’s marital status?

Married

Who is Rohan Gavaskar married to?

Swati Mankar