Sunil Gavaskar named his son Rohan Jaivishwa after three of his favorite cricketers: Rohan Kanhai (Rohan), M.L Jaisimha (Jai), and Gundappa Viswanath (Vishwa). How can I say I am a better player than anyone else?. Vishwanath scored unbeaten 97 runs out of the total 190 runs in the first innings while batting at the number four position against the bowling of Andy Roberts and Lance Gibbs. Bengaluru. Gundappa Viswanath (extreme right sitting) posing before a match with his team between SBI and a local team, Vishy (second from left sitting) along with his team posing before the tour to England in 1971, Still from the match where India registered their first-ever ODI win, Viswanath during an inning of 113 runs against England, Tony Craig lifting Vishy up in February 1973, Vishwanath looked a complete batsman with an exciting array of shots which he was never afraid to unleash. During the same period, Butcher also found himself enduring a tumultuous time on the field. Viswanath is married to Gavaskar's sister Kavita. He played his last international game against Pakistan and soon he announced his retirement from all forms of the game. His other remarkable performance came on 12 January 1979 at the M.A. How can I comment? A. He is the new star that has arrived to brighten our cricket horizon.. Be as it may, Indian fans may have forgotten his contribution. He played 155 innings out of 91 test matches and scored 6080 runs with a career average of 41.93. If he had been born outside India, he would have been regarded as [highly as] Bradman. He was also the chairman of the national selection committee, and also served as the manager of the Indian cricket team. Kamran, Adnan and Umar have all represented Pakistan in countless games across all three formats. As Bob was walking to the pavilion, Viswanath decided to call him back to the field when their score was 22 for 5. As Bob was walking back to the pavilion, Vishy decided to call him back to the field when England was on the verge of a defeat. Vishwanath in action aganist the English attack: 'Cricket is a funny game'. In the second inning also, he scored valuable 31 runs and helped the side to a win by three wickets. In his first match, he scored 30 runs and made his Ranji debut in 1967 against Andhra. Gundappa Viswanath is a former Indian batter known for his elegant wrist work and batting style. Services. He told me, that when he [Harvey] first came to India, he moved halfway across the pitch to hit Subhash Gupte through the covers., Gundappa Viswanath during an event in 2009 alongside legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, and Amitabh Bachchan, Follow us on our social media channels to stay connected. During his cricket days, he would face fast bowling attacks of the West Indies and England with immense bravery. Parents & Siblings His father's name was Rangnath Viswanath. However, White can draw some comfort from the fact that he dismissed his brother-in-law thrice. He then served as the match referee from 1999 to 2004. Initially, I found it a strain. That was the only domestic-level tournament that Vishy missed from the time he started playing professional cricket. His birth name is Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath. Viswanath played Test cricket for India from 1969 to 1983, making 91 appearances and scoring more than 6,000 runs. His brother Vishal also played first-class cricket for Guyana. Viswanath the hero and role model is now 70 . He revealed. The contribution of Viswanath to Indian cricket cannot be measured from the 6,080 runs that he scored in Test matches. Once he reached 50, he would try for a hundred. [citation needed], In 197576, Viswanath again produced some strong performances against the West Indies, the most notable of which was his 112 at Port of Spain which helped India to reach the victory target of 403. "Healy is a keeper" screamed several news outlets even as Australian cricket's star couple walked down the aisle. When Vishy was asked about the disappointing phase in his career. While the Rohan part was Sunil's homage to the iconic Rohan Kanhai, the legendary batsman paid tribute to ML Jaisimha and Viswanath as well. India was chasing the target of 403 runs in the second innings. In 1971, when India won their first test match on English soil, Vishy was part of the team which was led by Ajit Wadekar. Bengaluru: Contrary to popular belief, the square cut was not Gundappa Ranganatha Vishwanath's most favourite shot. Otherwise, both were top-quality batsmen., When asked if there has been any disappointing thing about his career, he replied, Yes, when I had to leave Test cricket. Down and out, he picked himself up and worked his way back into form. This inning came against the fearsome West Indian side during the Prudential Cricket World Cup in 1979 when Caribbeans were at their peak. A sports journalist Vijay Lokapally once wrote. Adding bit further, he told, He played superbly and it was an attractive innings. info) (born 12 February 1949) is a former Indian cricketer. A comparison cannot be drawn between the two as both were equally talented and both produced runs when needed most by the team. But ultimately he was given a chance to play for the Spartan Sports Club. ADVERTISEMENT Gundappa Viswanath - Bio, Age, Wiki, Facts and Family Viswanath was the only saving grace in India's disastrous tour to England in 1974, where India were whitewashed 3-0. He was widely renowned for his elegant wrist work and batting style whose prime focus was more on timing than power. Viswanath was one of the Indian batsmen who did not fare well mostly due to controversial decisions by the Pakistani umpires who were known to be biased towards their own bowlers. He then played some fine innings in the P Ramachandra Rao Memorial Trophy. Gundappa Viswanath made his international debut against Australia at Kanpur in 1969 and made a duck on his debut innings. Chandrasekhar remained silent that time. Credits HT. Gundappa Viswanath The First Indian To Score A Double Century On First Class Debut, Achieved That Feat Against Which Team, KBC Kavita Chawla Question Answer #kbc #kbc14 #kbc2022 #cricket #crore #show. His short height always remained a barricade during his childhood. The batter scored twin fifties in the third Test in Cape Town and was adjudged the Player of the Match as . The Mumbaikar's respect for his former teammate can be discerned from the fact that he named his son Rohan Jaivishwa Gavaskar. The book titled Wrist Assured was launched during the opening day of the second Test between India . Marshneil once went to take Sunil Gavaskars autograph while attending a cricket match in 1973. If he had been born outside India, he would have been regarded as [highly as] Bradman. It was while essaying the square-cut that every ounce of his little frame went into the wallop, sending the ball screaming through the crowded point area.. Dilip Vengsarkar was hit by a Bob Willis bouncer and retired hurt.. Spouse Kavita Awards Arjuna Award for Cricket: National team India Like his father, Rohan played international cricket for India. Only the third Indian batting pair to remain not out till the end of the days play along with Yashpal Sharma. His interest in cricket rose after watching his elder brother and neighbor playing club cricket together. Even a Karnataka state junior team selector termed him as too short to play cricket. It is part of the game. He played his first cricket match for the Spartan Sports Club in the third division of the Mysore Cricket League (MCL) in early 1960s. Written by NDTVSports | Friday January 1, 2016. He also revealed that when Yashpal came out to bat, they had a long talk and then decided to play cautiously. Although, this West Indian side was considered weaker in comparison to the previous one as many of their players opted to play in the World Series cricket. Browse 108 gundappa viswanath stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. At that time, their captain asked Chandrasekhar, Do you want to kill this poor kid? Interestingly, the latter was the golden jubilee test match for England. Current cricket followers may not have even heard of him. Prior to Viswanath, there were very few batsmen who had such a long career and could maintain an average of above 40, which is quite good and considering the bowlers of that era, especially the mighty West Indian bowlers, it was very good. Born into a Tamil-origin family in Guyana, Mahendra Nagamootoo was a serviceable leg-spinner for West Indies during the early 2000s. His other notable test performance came against West Indies on 12 January 1979 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Madras (now Chennai). pic.twitter.com/WCvJCq1RcT, Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) August 31, 2019, I think it is very wrong for anyone to compare me and Sunil now. Sunil Gavaskar has two younger sisters - Nutan and Kavita. He had more concentration and was a very difficult batsman to beat. He also played in One Day Internationals from 1974 to 1982, including the World Cups of 1975 . Vishy was an aggressive batsman. Sunil Gavaskar was like Bradman; he just went on with his business of accumulating runs for himself and the team. Gundappa Viswanath of India is bowled for 40 runs by Derek Underwood of England during the 1st Test match between England and India at Old Trafford,. His team lost three wickets on the score of 28 runs when Viswanath added 99 runs with Chandu Borde and ended his inning with 68 runs. Vishy thought that the man was joking. During his birth, he was accidentally exchanged with the child of a fisherman. He played some brilliant strokes., To be honest, I do. He was an artist. Fourth highest Individual test score in India-England test match (222 runs) after Karun Nair. He was a delight on the field., Anil to me is a very good choice. Then after a few meetings, they both decided to tie a knot. info) (: ) (born 12 February 1949 in Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India) is a former Indian cricketer.He was one of India's finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. He regularly fielded at slip. He also took a wicket for the team. Obviously, as captain, you play hard to win. Not everyone needs to be an (Andre) Russell or a Lynn. He was one of India's finest batsmen throughout the 1970s and has played test cricket for Indian team from 1969 to 1983. Their brilliant batting helped me win many Test matches. When Alyssa Healy got hitched to fast bowler Mitchell Starc, the ensuing headline was inevitable. Gundappa Viswanath was born on Saturday, 12 February 1949 (age 72 years; as of 2021) in Bhadravathi, Mysore state (present-day Shivamogga, Karnataka). Thats when the runs started flowing and that made us fancy our chances. From the high backlift to the graceful cuts, the left-hander appeared to be a carbon-copy of the seemingly perfect Brian Lara. Vishy playing a shot during his ODI inning at Chepauk Madras against England in 1982, Playing a whole day in Test cricket is a unique achievement and not many people have done it. Sunil Gavaskar named his son Rohan Jaivishwa after three of his favorite cricketers- Rohan Kanhai, M.L Jaisimha, and Gundappa Viswanath. Some 30 years ago, a man called B. N. Chandrasekhar, a cricket promoter through a private club, was watching a match at. In this match he recalled Bob Taylor to the crease after the umpire had already given him out. Later, he got selected in the Karnataka team for the Ranji trophy under the captaincy of Erapalli Prasanna where he scored the double century on his first-class debut. But soon I began to enjoy it. Due to his short height, he would face many obstacles in cricket during childhood. The two of us playing the whole day was memorable. He participated in 91 Test matches, amassing 6080 runs at a 41.93 avg. Sunil Gavaskar's 2nd younger . At the time, this was the highest successful run-chase in Test cricket. Nicknamed as the Little Master, Gavaskar was the first player to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket. In 1983, he played his last international game against Pakistan and later retired from all forms of the game. Former India captain Gundappa Viswanath's autobiography was launched in Bengaluru on Saturday. In a way, it was poetic that Judy expressed ecstasy in her husband's monumental innings. Spouse: Kavita Viswanath. This match ended in a draw where Vishy contributed with 222 runs. Apart from being the half-brother of all-rounder and fellow West Indies teammate Dwayne Bravo, Darren is also the first cousin of Lara. Then slowly I started to move around and began to watch only when something dramatic was happening or when somebody was building up a big inning. The same happened during a test series against Pakistan which India lost by 3-0. Please logout and login again. He kept egging me on saying, Vishy Bhai, chhodna nhi, hum dono aaj khelenge(dont give up, both of us will keep playing). Look at Shami, Bumrah, Siraj and Ishant. One was an opener, the other played in the middle order. But soon he started playing for their team. But this tour was not good for some other players. After making his debut in Tests against Australia at Kanpur in 1969, Viswanath played 91 matches, 87 of them without break, till he was dropped from the playing eleven after the fourth Test against Pakistan in 1982-83. It is part of the game. To which he replied. Patel, with his bristling mustache, looked like a Bombay pirate, and he played the part by plundering runs. It is also worth noting that Umar is the son-in-law of former Pakistani leg-spinner Abdul Qadir. Vishy came at 2nd down when the team lost the key wicket of Ajit Wadekar. Many cricket experts came up with their opinion as to who is the better batter: Gavaskar or Viswanath. I am really thankful to both., Sunil Gavaskar and G R Vishwanath were equally good. His third test hundred came against West Indies on 27 December 1974 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Sep 20, 2016; Press Trust of India. From being chief villain, Vishy quickly became the hero of the crowd. Well, Vishy was a stylish middle-order batsman who appeared for India in 91 Test matches and 25 ODIs between 1969 and 1983. Vishwanath was rated as one of India's finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. He is a celebrity cricketer. Siraj did a wonderful job in Australia. Patel, with his bristling mustache, looked like a Bombay pirate, and he played the part by plundering runs. After lunch, he arrived with news that his pet dog has bitten him. His batting was risk-free and he would only go for the loose balls. Unlike his more illustrious uncles Rohan Kanhai and Alvin Kallicharan, he played predominantly as a bowler. One of the most common adages in the game is 'Cricket runs in the family'. He was born on the 12th of February 1949, in Bhadravathi in the state of Karnataka. There was undoubtedly more to Chetan Sharma's career than the ignominious last-ball six by Javed Miandad. Before that inning, many critics were in doubt that whether he could play that inning, he played in his debut? The couple tied the knot in 1974. His family moved to Bangalore (now Bengaluru) when he was five years old. There is a constant debate about who is the better batter: Gavaskar or Viswanath. Sunil Gavaskar was like Bradman; he just went on with his business of accumulating runs for himself and the team. He was an elegant batsman who had a full range of shots like the square cut and the flick and was very good to watch. A famous Indian journalist K.N. It was played on 7 April 1976 against the mighty Caribbeans where India bagged a victory by six wickets. Interestingly, the latter test was the golden jubilee match against England. One was an opener, the other played in the middle order. Nationality: India. He played 91 Tests and scored 6080 runs at an average of 41.93. Sunil and Marshneil Gavaskar have one son named Rohan Gavaskar. When in touch he could destroy the best of bowling attacks. Gundappa Viswanath is a former Indian batter and one of the most loved cricketers in India known for his true benevolent nature and morality on the field. So, Vishwanath waited for several more months till she attained the age of 18. photos Siri Muvva / 35 MM / Color/! Back in their formative years, it must have been some cricket game in the Akmal backyard. ADVERTISEMENT He represented India with great success. Opinions at the time were always divided as to who was the better batsman. His second-best first-class performance came against the same team in 1969 against the visitor New Zealand team while playing for Indian Board Presidents XI. The left-handed batsman married Judy, sister of his Surrey and England teammate Alec Stewart as well as daughter of erstwhile Test opener Micky. He played ODI matches under Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar, S. Venkataraghavan, and Ajit Wadekar. He played for India in 91 tests and 25 ODIs, between 1969 and 1983. However, he couldnt perform as per expectation and got out on the golden duck. He has the most successful career against England with 1880 runs out of 54 innings. He could produce all types of strokes. But in that [situation] in two innings, if I had scored well, they would not have removed me. India was batting first. When he drove or flicked, he never hit the ball, but gently guided it on its way. He would be immersed in his thoughts and settle down into his position with precision marking his movement. He scored 14 Test hundreds, including one on debut and aggregated 6080. Viswanath, popularly nicknamed "Vishy", had an elegant and wristy batting style which emphasized timing rather than power. Gundappa Viswanath's impressive numbers in international cricket Viswanath had a fantastic career for India. The same crowd that had hurled matkas on his way back in the first innings rose as one to celebrate his century. He started playing for the Spartan Sports Club team when B. N. Chandrasekhar, a cricket promoter saw him playing in the High school tournament. On the second day, he went on to score the highest individual first-class score (230 runs) that time going past V Subramayas 213 and George Abels 210 for Northern India against the Army in 1933-34 which include 33 fours and five sixes. Gundappa Viswanath was a true artist with the willow - his strokeplay, particularly the late-cut executed with lumberjack-strong wrists, was nothing less than divine. His team lost the first three wickets in quick successions on the score of 28 runs. A prominent Indian journalist K. N. Prabhu wrote, It was a wise move to send Brijesh Patel ahead of Eknath Solkar. He steadied the ship with a brilliant 124 runs on a bouncy wicket and earned the lead of 27 runs in the first innings. We only accelerated once Clive Lloyd took the new ball. Advertisement. The famous newspaper hailed his inning by saying, Hail Viswanath. He went on to create many world records and became one of the most successful classic Indian batters in the late 1970s. His last international assignment was against Pakistan in their home country when he got out of the inswinging delivery of Imran Khan. The little master of Indian cricket, Gundappa Vishwanath made a remarkable comeback last month after almost slipping from the pinnacle of fame into a has been. He is a good student of the game and that will help him in his new role. If it was Sunil Gavaskar at the top, then it was Vishy as he was lovingly called, who rescued the batting in case of a collapse. Obviously, as captain, you play hard to win. Viswanath condemn when Indian spin stalwart. He rates his One-day inning at 75 runs of 134 balls as the best memory of his life. New Zealand is a good side. A comparison cannot be drawn between the two as both were equally talented and both produced runs when needed most by the team. Image source: Sportskeeda.com. Sunil Gavaskar is married to Kanpur-born Marshneil Gavaskar. His inning includes 15 fours after staying on the crease for 376 minutes and helped his side to an emphatic win. Aside from being the two batting stalwarts of Indian cricket for a lengthy period, there is also another bond which connects the two icons. Chidambaram Stadium in Madras (now Chennai) on 11 January 1975. His batting was risk-free and he would only go for the loose balls. Even a defensive push was a sight for sore eyes. Interestingly, he had a batting average of above 50 against the lights of Australia and the West Indies that are known for their strong pace attack. This was the highest successful run chase by any test team at that time. Otherwise, both were top-quality batsmen.. His other major contributions include a record partnership with Yashpal Sharma of 316 runs for the third wicket that saved the test match at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai (now M.A. Gundappa Rangnath Vishwanath played for Karnataka and India in the 1970s and the early 80s. Gundappa Viswanath was the vital cog in India's middle order in the 1970s. Watching 600 and 700-run innings, I got used to it., If ever God gave me a boon I would want to bat like GR Viswanath. GR Vishwanath is another Indian to feature in the list of shortest cricketers. As a result, Vishy was dropped from the squad owing to his poor performance (neglecting the umpires biased decisions). [9] They have a son named Daivik and live in Bangalore. In the last inning, India required 125 runs to win on the last day which they won by losing seven wickets. He also held a record partnership with Yashpal Sharma of 316 runs when they battled for the entire day during the test at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai (now M. A. Chidambaram Stadium) on 13 January 1982 against England. When Darren Bravo burst on to the international arena during an ODI against India at Kingston in 2009, he made the onlookers sit up and take notice. The autobiography of former captain Gundappa Viswanath, one of the finest batters in the history of Indian cricket and hailed as an artist for his incredible wrist work, was launched on Saturday. He could only manage to score 134 runs in six test matches during the series. Former fast bowling greats like Dennis Lilee and Andy Roberts rates Vishy better than Gavaskar and. The duo crossed paths six times at international level, and Lehmann's intimidating Australian outfit trumped White's England team on every one of those occasions. Gundappa Rangnath Viswanath was born on 12 February 1949 in Bhadravathi; Karnataka, India is an ex- Indian cricketer. Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath never pottered around. But this tour was not good for some other players. While it is often said that there are neither friends nor enemies upon entering the field, captaining a side containing a family member can prove to be a tricky experience. Gundappa Vishwanath, India - 5.3 ft. Indian batsman Gundappa Viswanath, circa 1985. Towards the end of the day, he kept telling me to play the long innings and inspired me by saying, Abpura din khelenge (we will bat the entire day)., Vishy playing a drive during his ODI inning at Chepauk Madras against England in 1982, I was very, very hurt when I was dropped. He played his last international series against Pakistan in Pakistan when he got out of the inswinging delivery of. India cant take them lightly. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has lavished rich praise on Keegan Petersen, saying the South African batter reminded him of the legendary Gundappa Viswanath. Against the mighty West Indies, Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath played the starring roles as the Indian team created . In the first inning, he scored almost 50 percent of the teams runs. In 2013, a book was released named The Great Tamasha: Cricket, Corruption, and the Turbulent Rise of Modern India which embarks on a cricketing journey of Gundappa Viswanath. 1979 is his most successful year in terms of runs scored (1388 runs). India lost the key wickets of Chetan Chauhan, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Sunil Gavaskar cheaply in the first inning, but Vishy continued his run flow and ended his inning with 114 runs and took the teams score to 237 runs. He was very good to watch when in full flow. (PA Images. He was very good to watch when in full flow. Viswanath is 73 years old as of 2022. I just could not take my eyes off Vishy Sir when he walked from slip to slip at the end of the over. The book, aptly titled 'Wrist Assured', co-authored by senior journalist R Kaushik, was launched during the opening day of the second . But there are times when its your inner call that tells you what is right. He scored 14. First Indian cricketer to top the ICC ranking after displacing Glenn Turner on 20 February 1975. My tour of Pakistan in 1982-83 was not good. Thats when the runs started flowing and that made us fancy our chances. Finally, he played an elegant square drive against Connolly and raised up his bat for the first hundred in his debut test game. Gavaskar was born in Bombay (Now Mumbai), Maharashtra. Dilip Vengsarkar was hit by a Bob Willis bouncer and retired hurt.. Chidambaram Stadium) on 13 January 1982 against England. Vishy was a charming batsman and would play shots that you will not find in the books. I really appreciate Dhonis decision to call Bell back., Gundappa Viswanath asking Bob Taylor that whether he has nicked a ball or not. Those bonds have not quite gained the same attention as the public relations. His brother was a great fan of Australian cricket and use to wake Vishy up to listen to the cricket commentary when the Australian team was playing. . 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