Sporting icons : GR Viswanath - Details of his glittering cricket career & video

 


Gundappa Viswanath, often referred to as "Vishy," is a former Indian cricketer known for his stylish and elegant batting. Here are some key points about him:


1. **Birth and Debut:**

   - Gundappa Viswanath was born on February 12, 1949, in Bangalore, India.

   - He made his Test debut for India against Australia in 1969 scoring a 100 on debut (137) 


2. **Batting Style:**

   - Viswanath was a right-handed batsman known for his graceful and classical batting technique.

   - His wristwork and ability to play spin and pace with finesse set him apart as one of the stylish batsmen of his era. He was a great exponent of the cut shot . 


3. **International Career:**

   - He played 91 Test matches for India from 1969 to 1983, scoring 6,080 runs at an average of 41.93 with 222 as his highest score 


4. **Centuries and High Scores:**

   - Viswanath scored 14 Test centuries, including a memorable 97 against the West Indies in 1971, which is often regarded as one of the finest innings played under pressure.


Amongst his 100s are , his debut 137 vs Australia, his 139 vs West Indies in 1974 at Kolkata , his 124 vs West Indies on a tough pitch at Chennai 1979 , his 113 vs England 1979   at Lords to save a test and his match winning 114 vs Australia in the famous MCG test 1981. 


5. **1971 Series Against England:**

   - Viswanath played a crucial role in India's historic series win against England in 1971, contributing significantly with the bat.


6. **ODI Cricket:**

   - He played 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India, scoring 439 runs.


7. **Post-Retirement Roles:**

   - After retiring from international cricket, Viswanath served as a selector for the Indian cricket team.

   - He later took on administrative roles, managing the Indian cricket team and serving in cricket associations.


8. **Awards and Honors:**

   - Viswanath received the Arjuna Award in 1972 for his outstanding achievements in cricket.

   - In 1998, he was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India.


Gundappa Viswanath is remembered not only for his cricketing prowess but also for his gentlemanly conduct on and off the field. His contributions have left a lasting impact on Indian cricket.


In the below video  watch some of Viswanath's crisp shots 



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