The diminutive youngster handled the rising ball with great precision playing the ball rising up to his chin down to the ground firmly. In a quirk of fate, Viswanath Jr was playing alongside Kirmani Jr and Binny Jr. Their fathers had made Karnataka proud in my childhood. Judy, Stewarts sister, was married to Butcher, but the marriage ended in a divorce when Butcher was involved in an extra-marital relationship. The presence of these stalwarts -- several of them informed of the bash at the proverbial last minute -- revealed the respect and love they have for Viswanath easily Karnatakas most loved cricketer across generations. I did have a poor tour of Pakistan in 1982-83, but so did many others. Vishwanaths influence can be seen with the kind of people he inspired and played with. Many good batsmen would have struggled to leave those deliveries which Vishy shouldered arms to. 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. Vishy was not limited to playing well against only certain teams. Matches (3) WT20 WC (1) PSL 2023 (1) CWC League 2 (1) READ | Sunil Gavaskar slams Yuzvendra Chahal - nobody should be bowling no balls. To know more go to Ross Taylor: An Underrated Legend of the Game. He led the team in two test matches. 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. On the other hand, had Baqa Jilani not insulted CK Nayudu, he may have ended his career by playing more just one Test. Of those I played against, Andy Roberts was the best. 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. 2016-2022 ICC Cricket Schedule All rights reserved, Follow ICC Cricket Schedule on Google News. The way Gundappa Viswanath has, very few batsmen in world cricket have shown their wizardry with the willow. I remembered a Boat Club Quiz Club (yes, the word Club appears twice) cricket quiz conducted by Arnold DSouza. A stylish, wristy right-hander, Viswanath was an aggressive and attractive stroke-maker who tormented some top quality bowling attacks all over the world playing some memorable knocks for India. His sister Denise also played seven Womens Tests. I did want a short break from international cricket. During the 70s, the ubiquitous debate in Indian cricket circles surrounded Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath. Rathour went on to marry Kapoors sister. He was a true master of his craft. He was the first cricketer to score a duck and a century in the same Test match. Vishwanath is a former Indian Test and ODI cricketer who is regarded as amongst India's finest batsman. Read more at the official website of the BCCI. 10:30 IST | 05:00 GMT, 03 Jan, 2023 In a quirk of fate, Viswanath Jr was playing alongside Kirmani Jr and Binny Jr. Their fathers had made Karnataka proud in my childhood. File photo: IANS Roberts decided to pitch one up outside the off stump, only to be met with by a powerful square drive that saw the ball strike the boundary before any of the fielders could even move. It is mind-boggling to contemplate the talent of their offspring when he arrives.. 15:00 IST | 09:30 GMT, 10 Jan, 2023 One of the Greatest Batters from New Zealand. He was the first Indian to score 100 against every other Test playing country. nothing less than divine. It was an evening where old friends were just themselves, uninhibited and informal like friends are in each others company. Wife & Children He met Sunil Gavaskar's younger sister Kavita Gavaskar for the first time during his visit to his former teammate's house. 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. GRV, as he is popularly known, also recalled Gavaskar's heartfelt advice . Here, then, is a list of brothers-in-law who have played the sport. 4. As a result of rainfall, the wicket was damp and the condition of the nets deteriorated. He left the good length balls and showed remarkable judgment while driving the well-pitched balls. Before Patels fireworks, Sunny scored 102, I got 112 while Mohinder Amarnath made 85. Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath is a former Indian cricketer and was one of India's finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. That spell of Chandras (6/38) went a long way in helping India win the Test and series Indias first against England in England. My innings ensured India did not lose the Test. Chris Woakes (England), His wristwork was a joy to behold, both in his flicks to the on side and in his square cut, his pet shot, which he generally sent the ball whizzing away to the boundary. Looking at the thickness of the bat-shaped cake, former team-mate Brijesh said, Arrey Vishy, yeh bat to tere bat se jyada mota hai(Hey Vishy, this bat is thicker than the bat you used when playing)., Quick to pounce on a wide one outside off, Viswanath pulled out his trademark rasping cut. After cutting a cricket-themed cake, an emotional Viswanath thanked wife Kavitha, Gavaskar's sister, and son Daivik. in Connecticut USA. Ravi Shastri considers Gundappa Viswanath as his idle. He finished with 4-0-25-2, and was instrumental in containing Rockstars to 146 for 4. "@smitaprakash Society always forgives rich thieves but hangs poor thieves" They were very accurate too. He also holds the Indian record for most consecutive test matches played. Gundappa Viswanath is a former Indian batter known for his elegant wrist work and batting style. G.R. There was Sadiq Kirmani (son of Syed), and another person who went by the name of Daivik Viswanath. Each of Vishy's 14 test century resulted in either an Indian victory or a draw. Vishwanath played in the same era as Sunil Gavaskar. 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. The question did not mention the name of the youngster, but I had looked him up. Former India cricketer Gundappa Viswanath remembers his teammate Yashpal Sharma as a 'total cricketer'. He captained India for 1979-80, in one of which he recalled Bob Taylor to the crease after the latter had been erroneously given out, letting him continue a partnership that proved to be decisive. A Strong Phenomenon in Indian Cricket 2022. 3000 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120, The Induction Ceremony Saturday October 7th. He blogs at http://ovshake.blogspot.in and can be followed on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ovshake42), 02 Jan, 2023 There he fell in love with her. While Viswanath had formed the backbone of the Indian. He brilliantly drove and cut Lillee and Pascoe and rescued a sinking ship, scoring 114 out of 237 on a tricky wicket. Haan, yeh hota to aur door maarta(Yes, if this was there, I would have hit the ball farther)!. Did you know Gundappa Vishwanath played a helicopter shot in 1979? 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. Gundappa was a strict disciplinarian and was diligent while batting. match between Rockstars and Namma Shivamogga. He was equally adept against pace and spin - GRV, as he is popularly known, also recalled Gavaskars heartfelt advice when his health was failing him a few years back. Gundappa Viswanath made his international debut against Australia at Kanpur in 1969 and made a duck on his debut innings. Mail Address: After his retirement, he chaired the national selection committee, during an era of unprecedented success at home, between 1993 (Uday Rajan, 1998). Yes even today, when he is in town, Vishy plays. The. The Indian cricket team legend, who is Sunil Gavaskar's brother-in-law, talks about the highs and lows of his career. He has one brother named Jagannath Viswanath. Who would you rate the best? He played in One Day Internationals from 1974 to 1982, including the World Cups of 1975 and 1979. Viswanath often excelled on pitches others found difficult - witness his matchwinning 124 out of 255 on another fiery, bouncy Madras wicket against West Indies in 1978-79, and innings of 83 and 79 against New Zealand on a Christchurch greentop in 1975-76. Gavaskar was a self-confessed fan of Viswanath, while the cricketing world debated who was the greatest between them. The important thing is to take each Test as it comes as each greatly differs from the other. You can find out more-, Sisters of cricketers who married international cricketers. Without doubt, my 139 in the second innings of the third Test at Kolkata vs West Indies in 1974-75 would rate as my best. West Indies, set a winning target of 310, were bundled out for 224 to lose the match by 85 runs. Nutan is elder to Kavita. He also played Test cricket for India from 1969 to 1983, making 91 appearances and scoring more than 6,000 runs. That day the wicket was alright, only the conditions were typically English, gloomy and with heavy atmosphere. 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. Both played for Punjab and Himachal Pradesh (Kapoor also played for Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Tripura). 13:30 IST | 08:00 GMT, 11 Jan, 2023 You just wished the night remained young forever. 6. Even though for almost his entire career, Viswanath was shadowed by Sunil Gavaskar, the Little Master has himself confessed that if there was any batsman whose batting had cast a spell on him it was only Gundappa Viswanath. 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. Right from his century on debut in 1969-70, he performed better when the chips were down than any other Indian batsman. info) (born 12 February 1949) is a former Indian cricketer. VISWANTH, GUNDAPPA The team accomplished this task with centuries from both Sunil Gavaskar and Vishwanath. He began his career with a duck and century on debut. He was one of India s finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. 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. How did Indian cricketer Gundappa Viswanath marry Sunil Gavaskar's sister? The greatest thing about him was that whatever the level of match he played, he never threw his wicket away. When he married Gavaskars sister in 1978, it seemed for a for a while Indias batting was in one family. Natasha Poonawalla wows all with her Met Gala look! 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. He scored 13 more centuries in his Test career and none of them came in a match that was lost. Former Karnataka cricketers Raghunath Beerala, Carlton Saldhana, Sanjay Desai, P V Shashikanth, Avinash Vaidya, AV Jayaprakash and B Vijayakrishna too were present along with Gavaskar and Viswanaths close family and friends. (Abhishek Mukherjee is the Deputy Editor and Cricket Historian at CricketCountry. 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