India, Oct. 12 -- It was in 1972 that Don Bradman hailed Garry Sobers' innings of 254 for the Rest of the World against Australia as the best he ever saw. Those privileged to have witnessed Sobers deliver that commanding innings live at the MCG still vividly recall its majesty.

Sunil Gavaskar was then in his formative years. In his narrator mood and at his wittiest best on Monday, the batting great spoke of his 'contribution' via clothing in that famous innings. "Sir Garry needed a sweater before walking out to bat. I was wearing an oversized one. So, he asked for mine and carried it to the crease. So, there was a little bit of me in that innings," he said, smiling.

Gavaskar was seated alongside former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop...