A recent video of legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has gone viral, showcasing a heartwarming moment that has won over social media. During a Rotary Club event in Mumbai, Gavaskar paused his speech mid-way to answer a call from his wife, leaving the audience touched by his considerate gesture.
Event Details
The incident occurred at an event organised by the Rotary Club of Bombay Airport, held at the Rotary Service Centre on Juhu Tara Road. Gavaskar was the chief guest at the programme, which honoured around 850 underprivileged children who received free paediatric heart surgeries through the 'Gift of Life' initiative. The surgeries were conducted at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Centre for Child Heart Care.
Viral Moment
As Gavaskar was addressing the audience, his phone rang. Upon realising it was his wife calling, he paused his speech and took the call. The warm gesture drew an affectionate reaction from the room, with many responding with a collective 'aww.' The clip spread quickly online, with users praising the cricketer for prioritising his family. One user on X wrote, 'Sunil Gavaskar faced world's most dangerous bowlers without a helmet but Biwi ke phone se ye bhi darte hain,' while another added, 'Dar sab ko hota hai.'
Balancing Personal and Professional Life
Later, speaking to the media, Gavaskar shared insights into balancing his personal and professional life. He mentioned following a structured schedule and managing both aspects with careful planning.
'Gift of Life' Initiative
The 'Gift of Life' initiative, led by Chairman Nitin Mehta, has been performing life-saving heart surgeries for children born with congenital heart defects. Over the past six years, the project has raised nearly Rs 12 crore. The current phase, worth Rs 3.5 crore, aims to support around 250 children with critical surgeries and medical care.
