In what language is Gavaskar's name pronounced at birth?
Hindi
Punjabi
Kannada
Marathi
Answer
Sunil Gavaskar's name was originally pronounced in Marathi as "सनी गावसकर". He was born in Mumbai, India, where Marathi is one of the official languages. His parents were both Marathi speakers, and his name was chosen in accordance with Marathi naming conventions.
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