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{{short description|Indian cricketer | {{short description|Indian cricketer (born 1949)}} | ||
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| full_name = Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath | | full_name = Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1949| | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1949|2|12|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Bhadravathi, Karnataka|Bhadravathi]], [[Mysore State]], India | | birth_place = [[Bhadravathi, Karnataka|Bhadravathi]], [[Mysore State]], India | ||
| family = {{ubl|[[Sunil Gavaskar]] (brother-in-law)|[[Rohan Gavaskar]] (nephew)}} | | family = {{ubl|[[Sunil Gavaskar]] (brother-in-law)|[[Rohan Gavaskar]] (nephew)}} | ||
| batting = Right-handed | | batting = Right-handed | ||
| bowling = Legbreak | | bowling = Legbreak | ||
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| lasttestyear = 1983 | | lasttestyear = 1983 | ||
| lasttestagainst = Pakistan | | lasttestagainst = Pakistan | ||
| odidebutdate = | | odidebutdate = 13 July | ||
| odidebutyear = 1974 | | odidebutyear = 1974 | ||
| odidebutagainst = England | | odidebutagainst = England | ||
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| date = 4 February | | date = 4 February | ||
| year = 2006 | | year = 2006 | ||
| source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/35712.html | | source = http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/35712.html ESPNcricinfo | ||
}} | |height=5 ft 3 in<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rising to great heights|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/cricket/sport/story/88596.html|date=3 May 2011|website=[[ESPN]]|quote=Sunil Gavaskar's brother-in-law, and even smaller than him at around 5ft 3in}}</ref>}} | ||
'''Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath''' {{audio|Gundappa_Vishwanath.ogg|pronunciation}} (born 12 February 1949) is a former Indian [[cricket]]er. Vishwanath | '''Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath''' {{audio|Gundappa_Vishwanath.ogg|pronunciation}} (born 12 February 1949) is a former Indian [[cricket]]er. Vishwanath is rated as one of [[India national cricket team|India]]'s finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. Viswanath played [[Test cricket]] for India from 1969 to 1983, making 91 appearances and scoring more than 6,000 runs. He also played in [[One Day International]]s from 1974 to 1982, including the [[Cricket World Cup|World Cups]] of [[1975 Cricket World Cup|1975]] and [[1979 Cricket World Cup|1979]]. | ||
At state level, he played for [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]] (formerly Mysore) throughout his career. Viswanath, popularly nicknamed | At state level, he played for [[Karnataka cricket team|Karnataka]] (formerly Mysore) throughout his career. Viswanath, popularly nicknamed "Vishy", had an elegant and wristy batting style which emphasized timing rather than power. Though he had a complete repertoire of shots around the wicket, Viswanath's choice shot was the square cut, one he often used to great effect against fast bowlers. He regularly fielded at slip. | ||
He is the only cricketer to score a double century on debut in a [[first-class cricket|first-class]] match and a century on debut in a Test match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29385866/ask-steven-scored-double-century-first-class-debut-hundred-first-test? |title=Who scored a double-century on first-class debut and a hundred in his first Test? |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> | He is the only cricketer to score a double [[Century (cricket)|century]] on debut in a [[first-class cricket|first-class]] match (against Andhra Pradesh in 1967) and a century on debut in a Test match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29385866/ask-steven-scored-double-century-first-class-debut-hundred-first-test? |title=Who scored a double-century on first-class debut and a hundred in his first Test? |publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=30 June 2020}}</ref> In 2008, he received the [[C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award]], the highest honour [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|Indian board]] can bestow on a former player.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=7 February 2009 |title=Viswanath nominated for CK Nayudu award |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/viswanath-nominated-for-ck-nayudu-award-389637 |access-date=2023-04-25 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en |quote=... CK Nayudu lifetime achievement award, the highest honour the Indian board can bestow on a former player.}}</ref> | ||
==Career and highlights== | ==Career and highlights== | ||
On his Test match debut, Viswanath scored a century against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at [[Green Park Stadium|Kanpur]] in 1969 in a drawn match. He also recorded a duck in the same game, one of only four batsmen to have done this in their first match. Viswanath is | On his Test match debut, Viswanath scored a century against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] at [[Green Park Stadium|Kanpur]] in 1969 in a drawn match. He also recorded a duck in the same game, one of only four batsmen to have done this in their first match. Viswanath is the first and only player to score a [[List of double centuries scored on first-class cricket debut|double century on first-class debut]] as well as a century on Test debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who scored a double-century on first-class debut and a hundred in his first Test? |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ask-steven-who-scored-a-double-century-on-first-class-debut-and-a-hundred-in-his-first-test-1225849 |access-date=2023-12-16 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> His best performances tended to come on challenging pitches, and while some of his best innings did not result in centuries, they were still important to the team's success.<ref>[http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/225832.html The genius and the great], ESPNcricinfo. Accessed 15 August 2022.</ref> | ||
Against Australia and the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], both known for their strong pace attacks, he had a batting average of over 50.{{ | Against [[Australia national cricket team|Australia]] and the [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]], both known for their strong pace attacks, he had a batting average of over 50.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} He was at his peak in the mid-1970s. Against the West Indies at [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|Madras]] in 1974–75 he scored 97 not out out of a total of 190 against a bowling attack containing [[Andy Roberts (cricketer)|Andy Roberts]]. Despite not being a century, it was regarded as one of the finest performances by an Indian<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/100225.html The 26th anniversary of an immortal innings], ESPNcricinfo, 11 January 2001.</ref> and it led to an Indian victory. The [[Wisden 100]] ranked it the 38th best innings of all time, and the second best non-century.<ref>[http://in.rediff.com/cricket/2001/jul/30bat100.htm Wisden 100 – Top 100 Batsmen], Rediff.com. Accessed 15 August 2022.</ref> He scored a match-winning century in the previous Test at [[Eden Gardens|Calcutta]], but despite a 95 in the final Test at [[Wankhede Stadium|Bombay]] the series was lost 3–2.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} | ||
[[File:Gundappa Viswanath graph.png|right|thumb|350px|Gundappa Viswanath's career performance graph.]] | [[File:Gundappa Viswanath graph.png|right|thumb|350px|Gundappa Viswanath's career performance graph.]] | ||
In 1975–76, Viswanath again produced some strong performances against the West Indies, the most notable of which was his 112 at [[Queen's Park Oval|Port of Spain]] which helped India to reach the victory target of 403. At the time, this was the highest successful run-chase in Test cricket.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/TEAM/HIGHEST_FOURTH_INNS.html Tests – Highest Fourth Innings Totals] from | In 1975–76, Viswanath again produced some strong performances against the West Indies, the most notable of which was his 112 at [[Queen's Park Oval|Port of Spain]] which helped India to reach the victory target of 403. At the time, this was the highest successful run-chase in Test cricket.<ref>[http://www.cricinfo.com/db/STATS/TESTS/TEAM/HIGHEST_FOURTH_INNS.html Tests – Highest Fourth Innings Totals] from ESPNcricinfo</ref> In 1978–79 at Madras he again top scored with 124 out of a total of 255. India went on to win the match which ultimately led to a 1–0 series victory in the 6-match series, although this West Indian side was considerably weaker than in previous series after many players opted to play in [[World Series Cricket]] instead.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} | ||
==Captaincy== | |||
In the | Viswanath also had a brief stint as the Indian [[captain (cricket)|captain]] in 1979–80. In the two Tests he captained, one was drawn and one was lost, the latter being the Golden Jubilee Test against [[England cricket team|England]]. In this match he recalled [[Bob Taylor (cricketer)|Bob Taylor]] to the crease after the umpire had already given him out. Taylor went on to score some vital runs for England helping them to win the match.<ref>{{cite web|title=6 interesting facts about Gundappa Vishwanath|date=12 February 2021|url-access=|url= https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/gundappa-viswanath-turns-72-six-interesting-facts-know-about-cricketer-143289}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Personal life== | ||
{{ | In March 1978, Gundappa Viswanath married Kavita, the sister of teammate [[Sunil Gavaskar]].<ref name="Manorama">{{cite news |last= Raghavan|first= Dr KN|date=9 May 2022|title=Lesser known facts about Gundappa Viswanath|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/vantage-point/2022/05/08/lesser-known-facts-about-gundappa-viswanath.html|newspaper=On Manorama| access-date= 11 December 2022}}</ref> They have a son named Daivik and live in [[Bengaluru]].<ref name="Week">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=27 March 2022|title=The square cut was not my only shot, writes Gundappa Vishwanath in his book|url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/sports/2022/03/19/the-square-cut-was-not-my-only-shot-writes-gundappa-vishwanath-in-his-book.html|newspaper=The Week| access-date= 11 December 2022}}</ref><ref name="CC"/> | ||
==Post retirement== | ==Post retirement== | ||
Viswanath retired from Tests in 1983, and later served as a [[match referee]] for the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] from 1999 to 2004. He was also the | Viswanath retired from Tests in 1983, and later served as a [[match referee]] for the [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] from 1999 to 2004. He was also the chairman of the national selection committee, and also served as the manager of the Indian cricket team. He is also involved in cricket coaching at the [[National Cricket Academy]] (NCA) and has served as vice-president of the [[Karnataka State Cricket Association]] (KSCA).<ref name="CC">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=27 March 2022|title=Gundappa Viswanath: 15 facts about the stylish Indian batsman|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/gundappa-viswanath-15-facts-about-the-stylish-indian-batsman-512583|newspaper=Cricket Country| access-date= 11 December 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Bibliography== | |||
On 12 March 2022, his autobiography titled 'Wrist Assured' was launched during the opening day of the second Test between India and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] in Bangalore. The book was unveiled by his former teammates [[Kapil Dev]] and [[Sunil Gavaskar]] in a brief ceremony held during the dinner break of the day/night game.<ref name="Outlook">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=12 March 2022|title=IND Vs SL: Gundappa Viswanath's Autobiography 'Wrist Assured' Launched In Bengaluru|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-gundappa-viswanath-s-autobiography-wrist-assured-launched-in-bengaluru-news-186584|newspaper=Outlook| access-date= 11 December 2022}}</ref> | |||
==Recognition== | ==Recognition== | ||
Viswanath was awarded [[ | Viswanath was awarded [[C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award|Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award]] in 2009 by [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]] which is one of the highest awards given in Indian cricket.<ref name=":3" /> He also received the Padma Shri award by Government of India in 1971, and [[Arjuna award]] in the year 1977{{endash}}78.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/list-of-indian-cricketers-winning-arjuna-award-485560|title=List of Indian cricketers winning Arjuna Award|date=22 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | |||
* [[List of double centuries scored on first-class cricket debut]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| ODI debut (cap 10) | 13 July 1974 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath 
pronunciation (help·info) (born 12 February 1949) is a former Indian cricketer. Vishwanath is rated as one of India's finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. Viswanath played Test cricket for India from 1969 to 1983, making 91 appearances and scoring more than 6,000 runs. He also played in One Day Internationals from 1974 to 1982, including the World Cups of 1975 and 1979.
At state level, he played for Karnataka (formerly Mysore) throughout his career. Viswanath, popularly nicknamed "Vishy", had an elegant and wristy batting style which emphasized timing rather than power. Though he had a complete repertoire of shots around the wicket, Viswanath's choice shot was the square cut, one he often used to great effect against fast bowlers. He regularly fielded at slip.
He is the only cricketer to score a double century on debut in a first-class match (against Andhra Pradesh in 1967) and a century on debut in a Test match.[2] In 2008, he received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour Indian board can bestow on a former player.[3]
Career and highlights[edit | edit source]
On his Test match debut, Viswanath scored a century against Australia at Kanpur in 1969 in a drawn match. He also recorded a duck in the same game, one of only four batsmen to have done this in their first match. Viswanath is the first and only player to score a double century on first-class debut as well as a century on Test debut.[4] His best performances tended to come on challenging pitches, and while some of his best innings did not result in centuries, they were still important to the team's success.[5]
Against Australia and the West Indies, both known for their strong pace attacks, he had a batting average of over 50.[citation needed] He was at his peak in the mid-1970s. Against the West Indies at Madras in 1974–75 he scored 97 not out out of a total of 190 against a bowling attack containing Andy Roberts. Despite not being a century, it was regarded as one of the finest performances by an Indian[6] and it led to an Indian victory. The Wisden 100 ranked it the 38th best innings of all time, and the second best non-century.[7] He scored a match-winning century in the previous Test at Calcutta, but despite a 95 in the final Test at Bombay the series was lost 3–2.[citation needed]
In 1975–76, 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. At the time, this was the highest successful run-chase in Test cricket.[8] In 1978–79 at Madras he again top scored with 124 out of a total of 255. India went on to win the match which ultimately led to a 1–0 series victory in the 6-match series, although this West Indian side was considerably weaker than in previous series after many players opted to play in World Series Cricket instead.[citation needed]
Captaincy[edit | edit source]
Viswanath also had a brief stint as the Indian captain in 1979–80. In the two Tests he captained, one was drawn and one was lost, the latter being the Golden Jubilee Test against England. In this match he recalled Bob Taylor to the crease after the umpire had already given him out. Taylor went on to score some vital runs for England helping them to win the match.[9]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
In March 1978, Gundappa Viswanath married Kavita, the sister of teammate Sunil Gavaskar.[10] They have a son named Daivik and live in Bengaluru.[11][12]
Post retirement[edit | edit source]
Viswanath retired from Tests in 1983, and later served as a match referee for the ICC from 1999 to 2004. He was also the chairman of the national selection committee, and also served as the manager of the Indian cricket team. He is also involved in cricket coaching at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and has served as vice-president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).[12]
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
On 12 March 2022, his autobiography titled 'Wrist Assured' was launched during the opening day of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Bangalore. The book was unveiled by his former teammates Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar in a brief ceremony held during the dinner break of the day/night game.[13]
Recognition[edit | edit source]
Viswanath was awarded Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 by BCCI which is one of the highest awards given in Indian cricket.[3] He also received the Padma Shri award by Government of India in 1971, and Arjuna award in the year 1977–78.[14]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Rising to great heights". ESPN. 3 May 2011.
Sunil Gavaskar's brother-in-law, and even smaller than him at around 5ft 3in
- ↑ "Who scored a double-century on first-class debut and a hundred in his first Test?". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Viswanath nominated for CK Nayudu award". ESPNcricinfo. 7 February 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
... CK Nayudu lifetime achievement award, the highest honour the Indian board can bestow on a former player.
- ↑ "Who scored a double-century on first-class debut and a hundred in his first Test?". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ↑ The genius and the great, ESPNcricinfo. Accessed 15 August 2022.
- ↑ The 26th anniversary of an immortal innings, ESPNcricinfo, 11 January 2001.
- ↑ Wisden 100 – Top 100 Batsmen, Rediff.com. Accessed 15 August 2022.
- ↑ Tests – Highest Fourth Innings Totals from ESPNcricinfo
- ↑ "6 interesting facts about Gundappa Vishwanath". 12 February 2021.
- ↑ Raghavan, Dr KN (9 May 2022). "Lesser known facts about Gundappa Viswanath". On Manorama. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ↑ "The square cut was not my only shot, writes Gundappa Vishwanath in his book". The Week. 27 March 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Gundappa Viswanath: 15 facts about the stylish Indian batsman". Cricket Country. 27 March 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ↑ "IND Vs SL: Gundappa Viswanath's Autobiography 'Wrist Assured' Launched In Bengaluru". Outlook. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ↑ "List of Indian cricketers winning Arjuna Award". 22 August 2016.
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