Cricket Legend Sunil Gavaskar Visits the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston

Houston, TX – September 9, 2024 – The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston is thrilled to announce a special visit by cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar on September 9th, 2024. The iconic Indian cricketer and global sports ambassador toured the museum with museum staE and trustees.

Gavaskar, renowned for his outstanding contributions to cricket and his role as a cultural ambassador, engaged with museum patrons, sharing his insights on how Gandhi’s principles have influenced his career and personal life. This visit marks a unique opportunity to bridge the worlds of cricket and social change, reflecting on the values of perseverance, integrity, and unity that both Gandhi and Gavaskar embody.

During his visit, Gavaskar explored the museum’s exhibits, which celebrate Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence, truth, and justice. He also participated in a oderated interview, where he reflected on Gandhi’s impact on sports and leadership, and his own experiences in the world of cricket.

What are your initial impressions of the Gandhi Museum and its exhibits?

The initial impression is that of how inviting the museum is. A lot of times, when you are around a museum, you are not very sure if you want to go in or not. With the Gandhi Museum, I think the whole atmosphere around it is such that you want to go in and I want to know more about Gandhi.

How does Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence resonate with you personally?

Enormously. This is the way India got its independence through nonviolent means. I do think this message of settling conflicts non-violently should be back in our daily lives not just for the Indians, but for the entire world.

Can you share a moment or an aspect of Gandhi’s life that particularly inspires you or aligns with your own values?

I think the time when he was thrown out of the train in South Africa and the way he stood back to reorganize his life to be able to ensure that another injustice like that wouldn’t happen again.

Are there any specific initiatives or projects you are involved in that align with Gandhi’s ideals?

Well, I am heavily involved in the Heart-to-Heart Foundation which arranges totally free-of-cost surgery for children with congenital heart defects in India. We are trying to create awareness which is a profoundly significant issue of modern times. Around 300k children are born every year with this defect.

What is one key takeaway from your visit that you believe will stay with you?

I think it is the fact that if you are true to yourself, you will be true to the rest of the world, and true to everyone else around you and this will spread to the rest of the world.