Former India player Rohan Gavaskar on Friday posted a throwback photo of him batting as a kid to shut down a troll, who had questioned his credentials. Rohan, son of Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, represented India in 11 ODIs. He had long and successful career in domestic cricket, playing over a hundred first-class matches and List A matches respectively. He current plies his trade as a cricket commentator and is part of the crew for the ongoing Indian Premier League. Recently, a social media troll tried to take a dig at Rohan by asking about his career.

“@rohangava9 is now commentator in #IPL2022 . When did he played and retired actually. Am I missing #Cricket,” a Twitter user posted.

@rohangava9 is now commentator in #IPL2022 . When did he played and retired actually.
Am I missing #Cricket !

— Partha Ghosh (@pgccu) April 1, 2022

The former India all-rounder was quick to hit back at the troll, sharing a picture of himself playing cricket during his childhood.

“Proof that I did play cricket,” replied Rohan.

Proof that I did play cricket https://t.co/pbL3Sm12Ik pic.twitter.com/X0k91SdCVH

— Rohan Gavaskar (@rohangava9) April 1, 2022

Rohan, who announced his retirement from competitive cricket in 2012, played 11 ODIs for Team India, scoring 151 runs at an average of 18.87 with a half century to his credit.

The 46-year-old also played in 117 first class matches, amassing 6938 first class runs to his credit at an average of 44.19, hitting 18 centuries and 34 half centuries.

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He also played in the IPL briefly, representing the Kolkata Knight Riders between 2009 and 2010.

“Every cricketer aspires to play for the country and I am blessed to have represented India,” Gavaskar had said on being asked about playing for his country.