Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar returned to India on Thursday night after the India v Bangladesh ICC Champions Trophy game here, to be at an inauguration of a road in Kasaragod, Kerala, to be named after him on Friday. While the function will be held at the Municipal Stadium, it is learnt that Kasaragod is filled with placards and posters in the build-up to the event.

“I am honoured, indeed,” said Gavaskar, who will be back in Dubai well in time for Sunday’s India v Pakistan Champions Trophy blockbuster.