Career
He played in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups. Ghavri was a left-arm fast-medium pace bowler, with a long run-up and a high leaping action. He could also produce quickish but accurate left-arm finger spin.
Altogether he took 109 Test wickets, including four five-wicket hauls.
With the bat he was usually found in the lower order but managed a couple of Test half centuries including a career best 86 against Australia in Bombay. His 86 came of just 99 balls which contained 12 fours and 3 huge sixes.
Syed Kirmani who was sent as a night watchman remained unbeaten with 101. Despite making his debut in 1975, it wasn"t until the season of 1976-1977 that he cemented his spot in the side after series against New Zealand and England.
His most successful series came against the West Indies in 1978-1979 with 27 wickets.
One of his memorable spell came during India"s tour of Australia in 1981 during second innings of the 3rd Test match of the series. On the 4th day of that match he got rid of Australia"s opening batsman John Dyson and captain Greg Chappell in 2 successive deliveries which set up the stage for India"s victory on the final day. Ghavri was eventually replaced by Madan Lal during the 1982 tour of England to India.
