Few legacies in sports are as enduring and inspiring as those of father-son duos who have left an unforgettable mark on the game. Cricket is filled with iconic father-son duos who have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. While some sons struggled to meet the towering expectations set by their fathers, others rose above the legacy, stepping out of their father’s shadow to make their own mark. Below, we’ve listed some of the most famous father-son duos who have redefined the game:  

9 Iconic Father-Son Duos of Cricket: 

Sunil Gavaskar and Rohan Gavaskar 

Hailed as the "Little Master", Sunil Gavaskar was one of India's greatest opening batsmen, succeeding in an era when all the odds were stacked against him. He went on to score over 10,000 runs with the help of 34 centuries in the longest format of the game. Following in his father's footsteps, Rohan Gavaskar also represented India at the international level. While he didn't achieve the same level of success as his father, he was a talented batsman in his own right, playing 11 ODIs and over 100 first-class match. 

Yograj Singh and Yuvraj Singh 

A fiery all-rounder, Yograj Singh was known for his aggressive batting and incisive bowling. However, his career was short-lived as he failed to get along with his own teammates. Yograj then passed on his teachings to his son Yuvraj Singh, who went on to become one of the greatest names in Indian cricket. Yuvraj played a crucial role in guiding India to the maiden T20 World Cup title in 2007 and ODI World Cup in 2011. His iconic 6 sixes in an over will always be etched in the memories of fans globally and is the stuff of cricketing legend!  

Hemant and Hrishikesh Kanitkar 

A former Indian cricketer, Hemant Kanitkar was a versatile batsman who played for Maharashtra and two international games for India in 1974. Later on, his son Hrishikesh Kantikar went on to make his India debut as an all-rounder, playing two Tests and 34 ODIs. 

Vijay Manjrekar & Sanjay Manjrekar 

The legendary Indian batsman Vijay Manjrekar was known for his elegant stroke play, played 55 Tests and scored seven centuries. His son Sanjay Manjrekar was a child prodigy, touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket. However, his career didn't flourish as many expected. Sanjay played 37 Tests and 74 ODIs for the country before he was bogged down by the weight of expectations thrust on him. 

Roger Binny & Stuart Binny 

The current Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny was a key member of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team. He passed on his cricketing legacy to Stuart, who didn't really have an illustrious career, but had his fair share of moments of brilliance. The best bowling figure (6 wickets for 4 runs) by an Indian bowler in T20I belong to Stuart. 

Lala Amarnath, Mohinder and Surinder Amarnath 

Lala Amarnath, a talented batsman and a fiery fast bowler, played a crucial role in India's 1983 World Cup victory. Lala played 24 Tests and paved the way for both his sons, Mohinder and Surinder.  Mohinder was one of the greatest batters of his era, known for his gritty knocks. He scored 11 centuries in 69 Tests. 

Chris Broad & Stuart Broad 

Chris Broad, a former England captain, enjoyed a successful Test career before he became a match referee. His son, Stuart Broad, emerged as one of the greatest fast bowlers, known for his ability to swing the ball both ways. He finished his career with 500 Test wickets, and he formed one of the most formidable fast-bowling pairs with James Anderson. 

Peter Pollock & Shane Pollock 

Peter Pollock, a renowned South African fast bowler, was a key member of the South African team during the apartheid era. His son Shane became one of the greatest all-rounders for South Africa, taking 421 wickets in 108 Tests. 

Geoff Marsh, Shaun and Mitchell Marsh 

The Marsh family has left a significant mark on Australian cricket. Geoff Marsh, a powerful opening batsman, represented Australia with distinction in the 1980s and 1990s. His sons, Shaun and Mitchell also had a distinct career. While Shaun couldn’t grab his opportunity to become a mainstay in Australian team, Mitchell had a late career resurgence, and is now captaining the Australian team in T20Is.