In the horoscope of legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, his 6th lord of sports and competitions Mercury is strongly placed in its own house and in conjunction with the 8th lord Sun is forming a powerful vipareeta rajayoga and also a powerful Budhaaditya yoga. His 3rd lord Jupiter which also rules sports is strongly placed in lagna with full digbala. 3rd lord also rules communications which made him a great commentator also. Mars and Saturn are aspecting each other which gives rise to a great rajayoga. The most auspicious 5th lord of creativity and 10th lord of profession Venus is strongly placed in the 7th kendra.