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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

From outrage to victory: Sunil Gavaskar's infamous walkout in 1981 Melbourne Test

Sunil Gavaskar's 'infamous' walkout during the 1981 Melbourne Test against Australia remains one of the most dramatic moments in cricket history. The incident occurred during the third Test of India's tour of Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Gavaskar, India's captain and opening batsman, was batting with Chetan Chauhan when he was controversially given out LBW (leg before wicket) by Australian umpire Rex Whitehead.

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