Q1. How did his uncle’s keen observation help Gavaskar in retaining his identity?

ANS1. Gavaskar's uncle had an observing eye. When gabaskar was born his uncle noticed a hole on his left earlobe though he did not disclose it to anyone. When he came to see the baby again he ralised the baby did not have a hole on his earlobe. Immediately the baby with a hole on earlobe was searched. Luckuly gavaskar was found near a fisherwoman. He was brought back to his parents. If nan kaka had not observed it, gavaskar would have grown up to be an obscure fisherman and would not have achieved the fame and identity he received as a batsmen. Thus, nan kaka's keen observation helped gavaskar retain his identity.

Q2. How did Gavaskar’s family members help him to become a good cricketer? (What did his mother, father and uncle do?)

ANS2. Gavaskar's mother encouraged, supported, played with him, had patience and forbearance even when hurt. She was his first coach. 6. His mother used to bowl to him in the small gallery of their house where they played their 'daily match', he felt that cricket was in his blood.

Q3. How did Gavaskar behave during ‘matches’ played in his childhood days? How did his friends handle him on these occasions?

ANS3. In his childhood days Gavaskar was not a sporting player. He would walk away with the bat and ball whenever he was declared 'out' which brought the game to an abrupt end.