You have bailed the team out of trouble so many times with your determination. The Karnataka batsman always emphasized timing rather than power and his elegant square cuts and wristy drives were like poetry on the cricket field. As a result of rainfall, the wicket was damp and the condition of the nets deteriorated. 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. While many felt that the former was technically peerless, some pointed to the latters contributions in matches won. In his 14-year long. We did not have an answer that day. The Cricket Hall of Fame is proud and honored to induct Gundappa Ranghnath Viswanath into its prestigious institution. He was one of the most accomplished bad-wicket players of all time. Zohaib Ahmed (Pakistan),
Another of his most memorable centuries was against the West Indies, this time in Port of Spain in Trinidad during 1975-76. Gundappa Viswanath and His Team: He effectively captained India in a brief stint from 1979 to 1980. South Africa Vs West Indies TEST - 2nd Test,
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Down Under in 1977-78 Vishy was the best batsman averaging over 52.5 and aggregating 473 runs. During the 70s, the ubiquitous debate in Indian cricket circles surrounded Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath. Special mention Terry Alderman and Ross Emerson: Alderman had carved a niche of his own in the Australian side of the 1980s; he still remains the only bowler to take 40 wickets in a series twice, and with five-Test series drying up, the record is not likely to be broken anytime soon. . Ravi Shastri considers Gundappa Viswanath as his idle. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Abhishek Mukherjee draws a list of cricketers who, besides being teammates, have been tied to each other by one marrying the sister of the other. At that time it was the highest successful Test run chase bettering Don Bradmans Australian sides 404 for 3 versus England in 1948. That day, Chandrasekhar was at his magical best and the English batsmen were so mesmerised they just didnt know how to play him. What was the Indian teams batting high during your Test career? My confidence was restored and I got 113 in the next Test at Mumbai, becoming the first Indian to score a second century after making a century on Test debut. email: [email protected]. Zulfiqar, whose sister Kardar married, was no mean player: from nine Tests he scored 200 runs at 33.33 and picked up 20 wickets at 18.30. The event wasnt all about going down memory lane, though. While the Rohan. Graham McKenzie whom I played against in my debut series in 1969 was also a great fast bowler, deceptively quick and possessing great control over swing. Youve played against some of the best fast bowlers the world has seen. Viswanath played Test cricket for India from 1969 to 1983, making 91 appearances and scoring more than 6,000 runs. 10:30 IST | 05:00 GMT, 03 Jan, 2023 Especially memorable was an unbeaten, matchwinning 97 against a rampaging Andy Roberts at Madras in 1974-75. In his debut game, he scored his first hundred. Of those I played against, Andy Roberts was the best. At the Sheraton Hotel: Bradley InternationalAirport Vishy also had a brief stint as the Indian captain in 197980. An exhaustive analysis determining the worth of a batter's Test runs has a great allrounder as the biggest gainer. Daiviks cousin Rohan Gavaskar played One-Day Internationals, but he led Bengal, East Zone, and even India A. Only South Africas Andrew Hudson and Pakistans Mohammad Wasim were able to repeated the feat since then. A crucial knock from the point of view of my Test career was 75 not out against England in the second innings of the fourth Test in Kanpur in 1972-73. The end of The Ashes, played alongside two wonderful Test series in Sri Lanka, had left me on a high from which it was near-impossible to retreat once an inexplicably unfair chasm in the calendar happened. He was equally adept against pace and spin - Namma Shivamogga still have a chance in KPL (though it has been a two-horse race this time, between Belagavi Panthers and Bijapur Bulls): would it not be wonderful if the sons lift the trophy this time? 2022 The Printers (Mysore) Private Ltd. SII lowers Covovax price from Rs 900 to Rs 225 per dose, Security beefed up in Maharashtra amid charges on Raj, India retaliating to border attacks like US, Israel: HM, Curfew in parts of Jodhpur following communal clashes, BJP fires shots at Rahul over viral video, Cong replies, Street vendor killed for refusing to give free snacks, Modi asks Danish companies to invest in India's infra, Samsung Galaxy S22 review: Premium compact phone, How Putin ended Modis cheap natural gas dream, Vladimir Putin set for cancer surgery: Report, I remember what happened in Afghanistan: EAM slams West, Madurai med students take Sanskrit oath; dean shunted, Mucormycosis cases make surprising comeback in B'luru. G.R. Gundappa Rangnath Viswanath Born February 12, 1949, Bhadravati, Mysore Age 74y 15d Batting Style Right hand Bat Bowling Style Legbreak Playing Role Top order Batter RELATIONS SM Gavaskar. Copyright 2020 Metromatinee.com. Read more at Pakistani Fast Bowlers: Why is Pakistani Fast Bowling on the Decline in 2022? Gundappa Viswanath recalls memories of his first Ranji match in Vijayawada, where he encountered RP Gupta and Venkata Rao, the Hall and Griffith of Andhra, and made 230 as an 18-year-old | ESPN.com Despite becoming sentimental, Viswanath was sharp enough to keep his wits about him. United Arab Emirates Vs Nepal ODI - 131st Match,
Post-retirement, Vishwanath served as a match referee for the ICC from 1999 to 2004. Gundappa Viswanath was one of India's greatest and most talented batsmen in their Test cricket history. GRV, as he is popularly known, also recalled Gavaskars heartfelt advice when his health was failing him a few years back. I did want a short break from international cricket. Please verify to complete the subscription. In the two Tests he captained, one was drawn and one was lost, the latter being the Golden Jubilee Test against England. Daivik Viswanath is also the great-nephew of Madhav Mantri. RARE GOLD Gundappa Vishwanath playing a helicopter shot way back in 1979. Rockstars were led by Kiccha Sudeep, that indomitable 42-year old actor; the side also boasted of Test cricketers like Sunil Joshi and David Johnson. His full name is Gundappa Rangnath Viswanath and he was born on 12th February, 1949 . Nostalgia, good-old banter and anecdotes that you never tire of hearing were the theme of a pleasant Tuesday evening when former Indian cricketers belonging to different eras gathered to celebrate former India captain Gundappa Ranganath Viswanaths 70thbirthday at a city hotel. Make a donation to support the Cricket Hall of Fame Programs. The team accomplished this task with centuries from both Sunil Gavaskar and Vishwanath. He tended to produce his best performances on difficult pitches and a number of his best innings were not centuries but were crucial to the team's cause. Marc Petrie (Scotland), Cricket Journey of Legend Batsman Gundappa Vishwanath 'Vishy'. in Connecticut USA. Viswanath's exploits with the bat are too well known to be recounted in detail. 3. Alec Stewart and Mark Butcher: The Gaffer can almost certainly be an English legend, but his Surrey and English teammate Mark Butcher could never reach those lofty standards; he had his moments, the greatest of which was his iconic 173 not out against Australia at Headingley in 2001. At Christchurch, he batted with precision and scored 83 and 79. India reduced the 2-0 lead West Indies had. It cost him the Test, one of only two where he led India, but to Vishy, it mattered more that the game should be played fair. (PA Images. A right hander, he played in the middle order. He was a true master of his craft. There was Sadiq Kirmani (son of Syed), and another person who went by the name of Daivik Viswanath. Did you know Gundappa Vishwanath played a helicopter shot in 1979? That spell of Chandras (6/38) went a long way in helping India win the Test and series Indias first against England in England. We had lost the first two Tests and there were three more to go. Gundappa reached the acme of perfection during the mid-1970. He (Gavaskar) told me, Vishy you have done so much for the Indian team. The question did not mention the name of the youngster, but I had looked him up. Exactly why the word saala (used in several North Indian languages including Hindi; stands for wifes brother) is used in a derogatory sense remains elusive to the day. He left the good length balls and showed remarkable judgment while driving the well-pitched balls. Gundappa Vishwanath, born in Mysore, India on Feb 12, 1949, was born around the same time as Gavaskar but made his Test debut 2 years before him. Rathour went on to marry Kapoors sister. Andrew Strauss (England),
info) (born 12 February 1949) is a former Indian cricketer. Many good batsmen would have struggled to leave those deliveries which Vishy shouldered arms to. But his contributions are often disregarded. Opinions at the time were always divided as to who was the better batsman. They also touched upon Bengalurus traffic woes, umpiring standards in domestic cricket and the performance of the Indian team in Australia. Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath is a former Indian cricketer and was one of India's finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. Vishy remained unbeaten on 97 - an innings which ranks 38 on the Wisden 100 (a statistical analysis of individual Test match performances carried out in 2001), one of only two non-centuries to make the list. Both played for Punjab and Himachal Pradesh (Kapoor also played for Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Tripura). He was the first cricketer to score a duck and a century in the same Test match. 13:30 IST | 08:00 GMT, 11 Jan, 2023 Whether one wants his brother-in-law as his teammate is debatable: while one would get all the moral support in the world, he would certainly not be able to take those adventurous detours during trips. Again, I was finding too much Test cricket a bit strenuous. Viswanath was also among the rare players to score a hundred in both his maiden first-class innings and his first Test innings. Rest of India Vs Madhya Pradesh TEST,
He is also the one to score a hundred on his domestic and international debut. There were very good partnerships too. Though statistics don't convey it, Vishy was every bit as crucial as Sunil Gavaskar to the Indian team of the 1970s. Gundappa belongs to an elite group of players who have scored a hundred in their first game and also got out on a duck in the same. I did have a poor tour of Pakistan in 1982-83, but so did many others. Vishy produced a classic. On the 1980-81 tour of Australia and New Zealand, he was not consistent but his hundred at Melbourne was instrumental in India registering a victory from an impossible position. In a quirk of fate, Viswanath Jr was playing alongside Kirmani Jr and Binny Jr. Their fathers had made Karnataka proud in my childhood. While Gavaskar was the more acclaimed batsman of the two, Vishwanath was no less valuable to the team when it came to winning or saving matches. They were very accurate too. Darren Lehmann and Craig White: Ashes rivals linked by marriage are certainly not common phenomenon, but the foundation of that was laid when Lehmann had joined Yorkshire. Jim Troughton (England),
Though statistics don't convey it, Vishy was every bit as crucial as Sunil Gavaskar to the Indian team of the 1970s. My captains words eased my tension and I went on to score 137 against a quality attack which had good pacemen and spinners. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who. Haan, yeh hota to aur door maarta(Yes, if this was there, I would have hit the ball farther)!. VISWANTH, GUNDAPPA (Vijayan Bala is an educationist, cricket statistician and authored books on the game.). In a cricketing career which coincided with the great Sunny Gavaskar, it was Viswanath's sheer brilliance with the bat that was able to polarise a fan base in two factions - Team Sunil Gavaskar and Team Gundappa Vishwanath.In December 1969, Viswanath announced his arrival . Which knock of yours do you rate the best? The team drew one of the games and the other one resulted in a loss. Taylor went on to score some vital runs for England helping them to win the match. Jahangir Khan and Baqa Jilani: Jahangir Khan, the doyen of the famous Khan clan of Pakistan (that produced three Test captains) was among those who had laid the foundation of Pakistan cricket. Mail Address: But that one Test helped Jilani, the first man to take a Ranji Trophy hat-trick, and Jahangir Khan make this list as brothers-in-law. It was definitely our 42 all out in the second innings of the Lords Test of 1974. VISWANTH, GUNDAPPA Among Test batsmen who have scored more than a handful of centuries, the only one who can claim that whenever he made a hundred his team either won, or the game was drawn, is the pint-sized genius from Bangalore, Gundappa Ranghnath Viswanath. Until he arrived at the pool-side terrace of the hotel, Viswanath had little inkling of what was in store. Gundappa was a strict disciplinarian and was diligent while batting. There were some big names. Moin-ud-Dowla Gold Cup precursor to IPL in many ways, 2023 Cricbuzz.com, Times Internet Limited. Is Viswanath married to Gavaskars sister Kavita? His timing and strokeplay were described as poetry in motion. But when H Rajeev and Madan Mohan were running away with a 70-run stand, young Daivik dismissed both men with his off-breaks. Gundappa Viswanath batting for India during the 2nd Test match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, 7th August 1979. Not missing a single Test match in over a decade showed not only incredible courage but also how vital his role was in Indias lineup throughout his career. 2022. 4. Make a donation to support the Cricket Hall of Fame Programs. In fact, he is one player who could rightfully claim that none of his centuries ever came in a lost cause. Mohammad Mithun (Bangladesh),
Vishwanath was rated as one of India 's finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. He has one brother named Jagannath Viswanath. Gundappa Vishwanath Vishwanath was India's premier Test batsman whose batting was considered to be artistic. waiting on the ball against the fastmen and using twinkling footwork against the spinners - and he came good when it truly mattered. That day the wicket was alright, only the conditions were typically English, gloomy and with heavy atmosphere. One of the Greatest Batters from New Zealand. He added 73 with lower-order batsmen, Bishan Bedi and Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and the final total was a respectable 190. While I was waiting for my turn to bat in the second innings, Tiger told me to relax, saying not to worry and I would do well when my chance to bat came. Apart from Gavaskar and Viswanath, the meet was adorned by Anil Kumble, B S Chandrashekar, Syed Kirmani, Roger Binny, Venkatesh Prasad, Brijesh Patel, Anshuman Gaekwad, Bharath Reddy and R Sudhakar Rao. My best innings in this format was my 75 out of 190 against West Indies at Birmingham in the 1979 World Cup. At the state level, he played for Karnataka throughout his career and scored 230 in the Ranji Trophy on his debut. Mark Vermeulen (Zimbabwe),
All Rights Reserved. Who would you rate the best? . Merchant mentioned my first innings failure to Tiger. ! The event to unveil the 266-page long book was graced by a glittering array of stars, including Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Saurav Ganguly and Roger Binny. 15:00 IST | 09:30 GMT, 10 Jan, 2023 05:00 IST | 23:30 GMT, 05 Jan, 2023 Before Patels fireworks, Sunny scored 102, I got 112 while Mohinder Amarnath made 85. However, he also had an ability to get out, often indiscreetly, in his 30s and 40s, leaving the crowd to imagine what may have been. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. The fact that he went onto score 137 runs after a first innings duck made the knock more special. This was the youngster Wisden had once referred to when Sunil Gavaskar was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year: [Sunil] Gavaskars sister Kavita (means poetry) is married to the other Indian batting genius, Gundappa Viswanath. 16:30 IST | 11:00 GMT, Australia beat South Africa by an innings and 182 runs, Gavaskar Had It, Tendulkar Had It, Now I Can See It In Surya: Ex Mumbai Coach, It's Not Easily Forgotten: Gavaskar's Response To Kohli's Furious Spat With BAN Players, Sunil Gavaskar Blasted By Fans For Comparing Sachin Tendulkar To Indian Rookie, India Came So Close, Why Did He Not Come To Bat Earlier: Gavaskar Questions Rohit's Decision, You Can't Say That: Gavaskar Backs Under-Fire KL Rahul, Reveal Real Reason For India's Defeat To Bangladesh. On the other hand, had Baqa Jilani not insulted CK Nayudu, he may have ended his career by playing more just one Test. After cutting a cricket-themed cake, an emotional Viswanath thanked wife Kavitha, Gavaskar's sister, and son Daivik. KPL is generally fun: the tournament features the unadulterated joy of watching former stars, domestic giants, unheard-of club cricketers, and exciting youngsters enjoying themselves despite the aura of the omnipresent Vinay Kumar a name that has become synonymous to Karnataka cricket over the past two seasons. Viswanath might have never won the team a cup or a major series but he was the inspiration for a bunch of champion players. While Viswanath scored 222, Sharma recorded his best score in Test cricket by stroking his way to 140. It was against Bill Lawry's Australian team that Vishwanath made his debut in 1969 at Kanpur. Vishwanath played in the same era as Sunil Gavaskar. He led the team in two test matches. The book, aptly titled 'Wrist Assured', co-authored by senior journalist R Kaushik, was launched during the opening day of the second Test between . ENG vs BAN, 2nd ODI Playing XI: The England team is currently on a tour of Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series and a ICCCRICKETSCHEDULE is the cricket sports news web portal. To know more go to Ross Taylor: An Underrated Legend of the Game. A right-handed batsman and a wristy stroke player, especially the late-cut, Vishwanath had the ability to play both spin and pace bowling with equal mastery and was crucial to many of Indias wins in the 1970s. Gavaskar was a self-confessed fan of Viswanath, while the cricketing world debated who was the greatest between them. Read more at the official website of the BCCI. Lahore Qalandars Vs Quetta Gladiators T20 - 18th Match,
Initially, we played with the intention of saving the game. This was the son of Vishy a favourite son of Eden Gardens the man who scored that 97 not out at Chepauk the first Indian to top ICC Test rankings when retrospective rankings were introduced the man who challenged the supremacy of Gavaskar in the hearts of many an Indian cricket fan how can Viswanaths son remain in such obscurity? He brilliantly drove and cut Lillee and Pascoe and rescued a sinking ship, scoring 114 out of 237 on a tricky wicket. Matches (3) WT20 WC (1) PSL 2023 (1) CWC League 2 (1) All rights reserved |, We use cookies to improve your experience on our site and to show you non-personalized ads. Each of Vishys 14 test century resulted in either an Indian victory or a draw. , ; ! You just wished the night remained young forever. Vishy had a very short stint as the captain of India where he led the team in two tests during the period of 197980. 6. MS Dhoni is known as a pioneer of helicopter shot in modern-day cricket. It is mind-boggling to contemplate the talent of their offspring when he arrives.. He led Bombay as well as opened batting and kept wickets for them. 2022. Watch, Kid waiting in traffic offers candy to police officer. There aren't many Indian cricketers whom the great Sunil Gavaskar himself admired and also considered better than himself. Namma Shivamogga, on the other hand, was led by Stuart Binny, and featured the exciting Shreyas Gopal. Incidentally, Gavaskar other sister, Nutan, played womens cricket. Book your group rate for Cricket Hall of Fame Dinner- Presentation, & Dancing You played a bit of one-day cricket too. White had asked his sister Andrea to show Boof around Scarborough; Cupid stepped in subsequently, and Andrea (perhaps) had trouble taking sides when Lehmann and White played three Ashes Tests against each other. Wife & Children He met Sunil Gavaskar's younger sister Kavita Gavaskar for the first time during his visit to his former teammate's house. Unfortunately, the break proved to be a permanent one. Three years later, he and Hanumant Singh having failed earlier (later, Sunnder Amamath and Amre joined this only debut club). info) (born 12 February 1949) is a former Indian cricketer. He also holds the Indian record for most consecutive test matches played. I was selected in place of the great Chandu Borde. IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Fans got angry due to the wrong umpiring by umpire Nitin Menon, fans showed their anger on social media, The Rise and Dominance of the Indian National Cricket Team: Number 1 Comprehensive Analysis, IND vs AUS, 3rd Test Match: The Indian team is in trouble in the Indore test match, losing seven wickets for just 82 runs. The. They also played together against Australia at Kotla in 1996-97). He was a really quick bowler with great control and extraordinary variety. Throughout his career, Viswanath was renowned for his sense of fair-play and in this match, he recalled Bob Taylor to the crease after the umpire had already given him out. One of the Greatest Batters from New Zealand. Cayman Islands Vs Panama T20 - 7th Match,
Daily Jang 105K subscribers Subscribe 0 No views 1 minute ago #DailyJang #SunilGawaskar #Cricket Being Sunil. After his retirement, he chaired the national selection committee, during an era of unprecedented success at home, between 1993 (Uday Rajan, 1998). We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Abdul Hafeez Kardar and Zulfiqar Ahmed: Usually referred to as The Father of Pakistan Cricket, Kardar, a former India player, went on to become Pakistans first Test captain; he led Pakistan in all 23 Tests he played for them, and led them to victories against all Test-playing nations of the time barring (obviously) South Africa. Gavaskar was the first to greet him, and the rest followed suit. Argentina Vs Bahamas T20 - 7th Match,
19:00 IST | 13:30 GMT, 04 Jan, 2023 Gundappa was a strict disciplinarian and was diligent while batting. This record emphasized his importance to the Indian team. In one of her interviews, Nutan had revealed that Sunil often took Parle-G biscuits with him when he traveled to. The team drew one of the games and the other one resulted in a loss. While Viswanath had formed the backbone of the Indian. To know more go to Suryakumar Yadav: Indian Michael Hussey. The ball was moving all over the place and Vishy showed a superb exhibition of batting. It was a gathering that included three former India captains andas manyWorld Cup winners. t was not only in the international circuit, Viswanaths domestic debut was equally romantic. India was set a target of 403 to chase down in the fourth innings. Rosman Zakaria (Malaysia),
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