Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath

Gundappa Viswanath, born on February 12, 1949, in Bangalore, India, is a cricket legend celebrated for his graceful batting and significant contributions to Indian cricket. Making his debut in 1969, Viswanath became known for his elegant strokeplay and resilience in challenging situations. A pivotal figure in India's cricket history, he played a crucial role in memorable Test victories, with his innings of 97 against the West Indies in 1971 being particularly memorable. Revered for his fair play, Viswanath continues to inspire. After retiring, he served as a selector, contributing to the sport's development. Gundappa Viswanath's legacy endures as a symbol of cricketing grace and sportsmanship.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• In his debut match in 1969, he scored a brilliant century against Australia at Kanpur, India
• Played 91 games so far and scored 6000 runs
• Gave his crucial participation in One-day cricket matches held between 1974 and 1982
• In 1975, he contributed 112 runs to his team for winning against West Indies which was the highest run chase in Test cricket of that time
• He has recorded a total of fourteen centuries in his active cricket career
• Captained Indian cricket team in 1979 and gave an eye-catching performance in two test cricket matches against England