From there on, he was included in the national side in the playing 15 squads. Look at how Shubman Gill is playing. After cutting a cricket-themed cake, an emotional Viswanath thanked wife Kavitha, Gavaskar's sister, and son Daivik. My condolences to his family and I hope they can bear through this pain., Viswanath batting with Yashpal Sharma (with the helmet), Both the teams will be playing at a neutral venue. The contribution of Viswanath to Indian cricket cannot be measured from the 6,080 runs that he scored in Test matches. Only the third Indian batting pair to remain not out till the end of the days play along with Yashpal Sharma. 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. When he drove or flicked, he never hit the ball, but gently guided it on its way. Prabhu wrote, It was a wise move to send Brijesh Patel ahead of Eknath Solkar. But at that time, Kavita was a minor. Nor was the wristy thwacker impressed when batsmen boasted about playing pace. Their brilliant batting helped me win many Test matches. It was played on 7 April 1976 against the mighty Caribbeans where India bagged a victory by six wickets. Image source: Sportskeeda.com. 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. Viswanath was the only saving grace in India's disastrous tour to England in 1974, where India were whitewashed 3-0. Vishwanath in action aganist the English attack: 'Cricket is a funny game'. His batting was risk-free and he would only go for the loose balls. He always got straight down to business. He played 91 Tests and scored 6080 runs at an average of 41.93. Sep 30, 2021 - Gundappa Viswanath was born on February 12, 1949 (age 72) in India. Gundappa Viswanath is a former Indian batter known for his elegant wrist work and batting style. From being chief villain, Vishy quickly became the hero of the crowd. It was a very fine victory.. Marshneil once went to take Sunil Gavaskars autograph while attending a cricket match in 1973. One of the most common adages in the game is 'Cricket runs in the family'. [2], On his Test match debut, Viswanath scored a century against Australia at Kanpur in 1969 in a drawn match. Expressing his disappointment, he told in an interview with a local newspaper that, I was very, very hurt when I was dropped. There he fell in love with her. 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. He played ODI matches under Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar, S. Venkataraghavan, and Ajit Wadekar. Third Indian among most consecutive appearances in test cricket (87 matches) after Sunil Gavaskar (105 matches) and Rahul Dravid (93 matches). It will be a good contest. Actually, it was B. N. Chandrasekhar, a cricket promoter who watched him playing at the High School ground in Bangalore. The same happened during a test series against Pakistan which India lost by 3-0. He also featured in 25 ODI matches and scored 439 runs with an average of 19.95. Tony Craig lifting Vishy up in February 1973. [14]Sportstar jQuery('#footnote_plugin_tooltip_348525_1_14').tooltip({ tip: '#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_348525_1_14', tipClass: 'footnote_tooltip', effect: 'fade', predelay: 0, fadeInSpeed: 200, delay: 400, fadeOutSpeed: 200, position: 'top right', relative: true, offset: [10, 10], }); From thereon, he became the permanent member of that squad and from hereon his cricket journey began. ICA is an official association for retired first-class and international cricketers in India for both males and females. Petersen proved to be a crucial member of the South African team that defeated India 2-1 in the just-concluded Test series. Gundappa Viswanath is a former cricketer of Indian cricket team. Dilip Vengsarkar was hit by a Bob Willis bouncer and retired hurt.. The only cricketer under whom his team never lost any international test match. He also scored crucial 46 runs in the second inning and took his side to a win by 100 runs. Rohan has retired from the sport and now works as a cricket expert. Gundappa . B. Andhra. Viswanath was the first classy and elegant batsman from India. He was equally adept. While Viswanath scored 222, Sharma recorded his best score in Test cricket by stroking his way to 140. 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, in Bengaluru . Gundappa Viswanath made his international debut against Australia at Kanpur in 1969 and made a duck on his debut innings. He rates his One-day inning at 75 runs of 134 balls as the best memory of his life. He took birth in Bhadravathi, Mysore State, India. But ultimately he was given a chance to play for the Spartan Sports Club. He also had the century (139 runs) in the previous test match of this series. [2]The News Minute But Vishy didnt give up and constantly worked in nurturing his batting skills and ultimately, he got selected in the national side and played his first international game on 15 November 1969 against Australia at the Green Park International Stadium in Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) under the captaincy of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. He was a member of the side when India won their first test match in England under the captaincy of Ajit Wadekar in 1971. At that time, their captain asked Chandrasekhar, Do you want to kill this poor kid? One was an opener, the other played in the middle order. Gavaskar was born in Bombay (Now Mumbai), Maharashtra. He has been a great player for India and he has it in him to be a good coach, which he has proved with his mentoring roles in the IPL. However, he couldnt perform as per expectation and got out on the golden duck. This book is an invaluable resource for readers who would like to know more about Vishwanath, who received the Padma Shri Award in 1971 and the Arjuna Award in 1977-78. Also known as 'Vishy', he was born in. His family moved to Bangalore (now Bengaluru) when he was five years old. The Indian cricket team legend, who is Sunil Gavaskar's brother-in-law, talks about the highs and lows of his career. Gundappa Viswanath was the vital cog in India's middle order in the 1970s. In all, he scored 137 runs including 100 runs off the boundaries, and took his side to an emphatic win. Nationality: India. Gundappa Viswanath during the inning of 124 against West Indies in 1979, Gundappa Viswanaths Indian Test Match Cap from the 1979 tour of EnglandGundappa Viswanaths Indian Test Match Cap from the 1979 tour of England, He held the captaincy of an Indian team in two test matches in 1979. Viswanath ranking graph for over the years since his debut. With the Test match starting on Thursday, neither Bishan Singh Bedi nor Gundappa Viswanth . He played for India in 91 tests and 25 ODIs, between 1969 and 1983. Viswanath and her parents had come over from Mumbai a few weeks back to attend a family function her son Daivik Viswanath's upanayanam. Viswanath played Test cricket for India from 1969 to 1983, making 91 appearances and scoring more than 6,000 runs. He then scored 46 crucial runs in the second inning and took his side to a win by 100 runs. He also held the captaincy of the Indian team in two test matches in 1979. Gavaskars technique was more solid. Sunil Gavaskar was like Bradman; he just went on with his business of accumulating runs for himself and the team. Spouse: Kavita Viswanath. Once he reached 50, he would try for a hundred. He scored 97 not out in the first inning and took the teams total to 190 runs while batting at number four position against the bowling of Andy Roberts and Lance Gibbs. He has the most successful career against England with 1880 runs out of 54 innings. From the high backlift to the graceful cuts, the left-hander appeared to be a carbon-copy of the seemingly perfect Brian Lara. . At the end of the day, Viswanath ended his score on 69 runs taking his team score to 204 for the loss of five wickets. [citation needed], In the 198283 season Test Series in Pakistan, Viswanath was part of the team which lost the series 30. Even his Karnataka state junior team selectors termed him too short to play cricket. Talking about his hero Neil Harvey, he said. It was a very fine victory.. At that time, in all three times [innings] I took the wrong decisions. After reaching 100, he would try to get 150, and would just go on. Despite not being a century, it was regarded as one of the finest performances by an Indian[4] and it led to an Indian victory. He scored 14 Test hundreds, including one on debut and aggregated 6080. Thats when the runs started flowing and that made us fancy our chances. 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. Talking about his One-day International career, he played 25 matches and scored 439 runs with an average of 19.95. Interestingly, Dilip Vengsarkar also scored a century in the same test match but in the second inning. This match ended in a draw where Vishy contributed with 222 runs. The day was 9 June. He had more concentration and was a very difficult batsman to beat. Former Indian cricket player Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath, in the 1970s, was considered to be one of India's best batsmen. He could produce all types of strokes. Kamran, Adnan and Umar have all represented Pakistan in countless games across all three formats. Viswanath played Test cricket for India from 1969 to 1983, making 91 appearances and scoring more than 6,000 runs. Many cricket experts came up with their opinion as to who is the better batter: Gavaskar or Viswanath. 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. In ODIs also, he is most successful at the number four slot where he scored 402 runs. In April 1974, he made his One-day international debut against England. Gundappa Viswanath is a renowned former Indian batsman and one of the most popular cricketers of India, known for his true philanthropic nature and ethics on the pitch. 1979 is his most successful year in terms of runs scored (1388 runs). Be as it may, Indian fans may have forgotten his contribution. Against the West Indies at Madras in 197475 he scored 97 not out out of a total of 190 against a bowling attack containing Andy Roberts. While many felt that the former was technically peerless, some pointed to the latter's contributions in matches won. pic.twitter.com/WCvJCq1RcT, Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) August 31, 2019, For me, spirit of the game is of paramount importance rather than winning or losing a Test. His career started declining from a match against the inexperienced Sri Lankan side where in the first match he could only score 9 and 2 runs in both the innings. He didnt wait much and soon made his international debut one month later against Bill Lawrys Australians. The pitch was a bit bouncy and we lost Sunil Gavaskar and Pranab Roy early on. Zodiac sign: Aquarius. During one of the state junior tournaments, Vishy was not seen at the match till lunch. He scored most of his runs in England (190 runs) followed by Australia with 149 runs. India cant take them lightly. Kavita decided to quit the game and locked option A as her answer. After lunch, he arrived with news that his pet dog has bitten him. At the time, this was the highest successful run-chase in Test cricket. Bishan Bedi, Gundappa Viswanath Yet to Get BCCI Invite For 500th Test. 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. He is a celebrity cricketer. Gundappa Viswanath Cricketer #151899. Opinions at the time were always divided as to who was the better batsman. ADVERTISEMENT He represented India with great success. Please logout and login again. India are playing Australia in Melbourne and Gundappa Vishwanath, who likes his drink, hasn't touched alcohol for 15 days. He then scored a double century on his first-class debut. Once he reached 50, he would try for a hundred. | Learn more about Kavita Viswanath's work. They all are in good touch. His interest in cricket rose when he saw his elder brother and neighbor S Krishna playing club cricket. He is also one of the finest batsmen for the Indian team to have. On the next day, he went on to score the highest Ranji individual score (230 runs) at that time surpassing V Subramayas 213 and George Abels 210 for Northern India against the Army in 1933-34. In an interview, it was asked to him the difference between watching a match as a player and as a selector. Bengaluru. ICA is an official organisation for retired first-class and international cricketers in India for both males and females. His most successful ODI team is New Zealand against whom he had scored 140 runs. He has penned 4 books on Cricket - "Sunny Days" (autobiography), "Idols," "Runs n' Ruins," and "One Day Wonders." There was undoubtedly more to Chetan Sharma's career than the ignominious last-ball six by Javed Miandad. After a bad patch lasting nearly two years, the five-foot-four-and-a-half-inch vice-captain of the Indian team . Then finally, he played a square drive against Connolly and raised up his first hundred in the first test match of his career. His inning of 97 runs was rated by Wisden as the 38th best inning of all time and second-best non-century inning. As Bob was walking to the pavilion, Viswanath decided to call him back to the field when their score was 22 for 5. Gundappa Rangnath Viswanath was born on 12 February 1949 in Bhadravathi; Karnataka, India is an ex- Indian cricketer. On the other hand, the spin all-rounder's exploits in the limited-overs formats stand as vindication of his white-ball prowess. Viswanath played Test cricket for India from 1969 to 1983, making 91 appearances and scoring more than 6,000 runs. Obviously, as captain, you play hard to win. His inning includes 33 fours and five sixes. Out of these two, one match was lost and another ended in a draw. Arjuna Award by the Government of India in 1977, Col. C. K. Naidu Lifetime Achievement Award by the Board of Cricket Control of India in 2009. Vishy was adjudged Player of the match. In the first inning, he scored almost 50 percent of the teams runs. This followed up with Australia, West Indies, and then Pakistan. He was the only Indian batsman who did well to score a couple of half. So, Vishwanath waited for several more months till she attained the age of 18. He played under four ODI captains same as his test captains. He played under Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar, MAK Pataudi, S. Venkataraghavan, and Ajit Wadekar. Chandrasekhar remained silent that time. The 20-year old debutant scored a duck in his first innings but followed up with 137 in the second. Viswanath is married to Gavaskar's sister Kavita. 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. His inning includes 15 fours after staying on the crease for 376 minutes and helped his side to an emphatic win. Adding bit further, he told, He played superbly and it was an attractive innings. Gundappa Viswanath, the former Indian cricketer who was regarded as one of the best batsmen during his era, is celebrating his 72nd birthday on Friday. In their second inning, India was trailing by 182 runs. He is related to the likes of KS Ranjitsinhji and KS Duleepsinhji, who have prestigious Indian tournaments named in their honour. I have never seen him play, but I knew about it through my brother who used to write about it. That time, his captain advised him to stay relaxed and focused. India lost their first and second wicket on 69 runs and 177 runs. He also played in One Day Internationals from 1974 to 1982, including the World Cups of 1975 . Yes. During his birth, he was accidentally exchanged with the child of a fisherman. But for the next twenty minutes, he couldnt able to score a single run. Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath Profile With a century on debut in the Ranji Trophy in 1967-68, and a similar feat on Test debut in 1969-70, GR Viswanath, dearly known as 'Vishy' soon became one of . New Zealand is a good side. Meenal said in the same interview that she tried her best to inculcate Sunil with the right values, but she credited her son for his success. It is said that with the autograph, Sunil also gave his heart to Marshneil as they got married next year itself. He ended his inning on 137 runs after staying on the crease for almost six hours which include 100 runs of boundaries. Initially, I found it a strain. The Mumbaikar's respect for his former teammate can be discerned from the fact that he named his son Rohan Jaivishwa Gavaskar. Vishy was a charming batsman and would play shots that you will not find in the books. When in touch he could destroy the best of bowling attacks. He could only manage to score 134 runs in six test matches during the series. Remarkably, a fourth international cricketer has emerged from the same family. Then Jimmy and I had a good partnership (159) which was followed by some good batting by Brijesh Patel (49 not out). Sunil Gavaskars father, Manohar Gavaskar, who hailed from a middle class family, was a good player in club cricket. Sunil Gavaskar's 2nd younger sister's name is Kavita. He also scored a century (139 runs) in the preceding test match of the series. Down and out, he picked himself up and worked his way back into form. RESULT 16th Match PSL 2023 T20 Lahore LQ 200/7 IU (13.5/20 ov, T:201) 90 Qalandars won by 110 runs Schedule Table Report Series Live Scores Series Teams Stats IPL Auction Edition US. Winning in Australia and vs England will be a confidence booster for India in the WTC final. [9] They have a son named Daivik and live in Bangalore. He learnt his first important lesson - nothing succeeds like . 6. One of his best innings came against West Indies at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Madras (now Chennai) on 11 January 1975. Finally, he played an elegant square drive against Connolly and raised up his bat for the first hundred in his debut test game. Kapils captaincy was not announced but it was almost known to everyone. Siraj did a wonderful job in Australia. In another interview with a newspaper in 2016, Viswanath revealed, Sunil and Anshuman put on a useful 69. My tour of Pakistan in 1982-83 was not good. He steadied the ship with a brilliant 124 runs on a bouncy wicket and earned the lead of 27 runs in the first innings. His sister Kavita Viswanath is married to cricketer Gundappa Viswanath. Nutan is elder to Kavita. But soon I began to enjoy it. Beauty and the Beast: Economic Liberalization, Advertising, and more list in images. Gundappa Viswanath was born on Saturday, 12 February 1949 (age 72 years; as of 2021) in Bhadravathi, Mysore state (present-day Shivamogga, Karnataka). Vishy was a charming batsman and would play shots that you will not find in the books. His third test hundred came against West Indies on 27 December 1974 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Viswanath added 99 runs for the fourth wicket along with Chandu Borde and ended his inning on 68 runs. His prime focus was more on timing than power and is regarded as one of the brave batters against fast bowling. Responding to this critic, many former cricketers came to pose their opinions. At that time, in all three times [innings] I took the wrong decisions. Well, Vishy was a stylish middle-order batsman who appeared for India in 91 Test matches and 25 ODIs between 1969 and 1983. Dont you know that our opponents of today possess a couple of good fast bowlers?. And in walks Viswanath who held a match-winning partnership of 159 runs with. 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. Gavaskar was returned to his parents after that. He also led India in two Tests and was a good fielder with a safe pair of hands. 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. Talking about the World Test Championship final match between India and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl in Hampshire (England), he told. Gavaskars concentration was very good; he just accumulated runs. But there are times when its your inner call that tells you what is right. He never scored a century in this format and managed to score two fifties. Kapils captaincy was not announced but it was almost known to everyone. He further revealed that when Yashpal came out to bat, they had a long talk and then decided to play cautiously. Second Indian to score a century at Lords on 2 August 1979 after Vinoo Mankad in 1952. After that inning, Englands captain Tony Craig was so impressed with the elegant stroke play that he lifted him up and cradled him as a token of appreciation. Viswanaths family moved to Bangalore (now Bengaluru) when he was 5 years old. Gavaskars concentration was very good; he just accumulated runs. With his brilliant batting performances in the domestic circuit, in November 1969, he made his international test debut against Australia. Gundappa Viswanath (R) celebrated his 69th birthday on Monday. Sunil Gavaskar is married to Kanpur-born Marshneil Gavaskar. Later that captain apologized to Chandrashekhar for underestimating the young Vishy. I wanted to take a short break from international cricket, but that short break became a permanent break for me., Sunil Gavaskar with his son Rohan Gavaskar, Well, my hero was Harvey. Gundappa Viswanath belongs to a Kannada family. Things seemed to be progressing smoothly for Butcher until his extramarital affair took his marriage to breaking point. I have seen Anil from his younger days. Sunil Gavaskars mothers name is Meenal Gavaskar. Some 30 years ago, a man called B. N. Chandrasekhar, a cricket promoter through a private club, was watching a match at. Back in their formative years, it must have been some cricket game in the Akmal backyard. Interestingly, he had a batting average of above 50 against Aussies and Caribbeans known for their strong fast bowling attack. This inning came against the fearsome West Indian side during the Prudential Cricket World Cup in 1979 when Caribbeans were at their peak. Naturally, their techniques were different. He made his Ranji Debut in 1967 while playing for Mysore against Andhra Pradesh at the Municipal Stadium (now Indira Gandhi Stadium) in Vijaywada. Sometimes you choose your heroes; at other times, proximity . His highest score was 75 that came against West Indies on 9 July 1979 at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham (England). While the Rohan. As a result, Vishy was dropped from the squad owing to his poor performance (neglecting the umpires biased decisions). Later, he was dropped from the series against the Caribbeans and never got back into the Indian side again. He then played some fine innings in the P Ramachandra Rao Memorial Trophy. The same happened during a test series against Pakistan which India lost by 3-0. The couple tied the knot in 1974. Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath pronunciation( ) (born 12 February 1949 in Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India) is a former Indian cricketer. On April 12, 1976, India completed one of their most memorable Test wins. 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. Indias bowling is super strong right now. In an interview with a newspaper, he told, His career decline started in a match against the inexperienced Sri Lankan side. He is a member of the Indian Cricketers Association (ICA). But this tour was not good for some other players. Both were very good batsmen. In his autobiography, Wrist Assured, co-written by journalist R. Kaushik, Vishwanath recaps his journey on the field with touching and funny anecdotes, talks about his bond with Gavaskar, and rates the best he . He also played in One Day Internationals from 1974 to 1982, including the World Cups of 1975 and 1979. Due to his short height, he would face many obstacles in cricket during childhood. 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. He played some brilliant strokes.. 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. His other remarkable performance came on 12 January 1979 at the M.A. Viswanath is 73 years old as of 2022. In what was one of the most sordid and much-publicised tales in English cricket, Mark Butcher's personal life was quite eventful. Vishy came at number four when the teams score was 177 runs after losing the key wicket of Sunil Gavaskar. Viswanath the hero and role model is now 70 . He held a partnership of 159 runs along with Mohinder Amarnath and scored 112 runs after staying on the crease for 220 minutes. Recalling that inning, Viswanath told. [citation needed] He was at his peak in the mid-1970s. Probably Kapil think they wont select you, is it ok? How do you expect me to say no I am not ok?. The Australian all-rounder married White's sister Andrea upon gaining acquaintance during his County stint with Yorkshire. Dilip Vengsarkar was hit by a Bob Willis bouncer and retired hurt.. Bob played an inning that helped England to win that match. His last international assignment was against Pakistan in their home country when he got out of the inswinging delivery of Imran Khan. First ODI captain of India Ajit Wadekar said, Viswanath was a person to look at. Apart from the Indian sub-continent, he is most successful in England with 858 runs out of 13 test matches. Gundappa Vishwanath, former captain of the Indian men's cricket team, has written a captivating account of his professional journey in collaboration with cricket writer R Kaushik. Photo: Getty images - Adrian Murrell/Allsport. He took 66 catches in his entire international career. The Wisden 100 rates it as the 38th best inning of all time and second-best non-century. info) (born 12 February 1949) is a former Indian cricketer. 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. GR Vishwanath is another Indian to feature in the list of shortest cricketers. 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 scored unbeaten 209 runs on the first day. Lieutenant colonel VR Mohan who was also an industrialist in Lucknow announced a reward of three gold medals priced at 1000 INR each to Viswanath, Ashok Mankad, and Paul Sheahan for their performance in the Kanpur Test. Vishy padding up for the practice session. Gundappa Viswanath is a former Indian batter known for his elegant wrist work and batting style. During the 70s, the ubiquitous debate in Indian cricket circles surrounded Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath. A right hander, he played in the middle order. He played his first cricket match for the Spartan Sports Club in the third division of the Mysore Cricket League. It was Vishwanath, who was unrelentingly severe on Holding and Julien.. Written by NDTVSports | Friday January 1, 2016. This time Vishy came at number six when the team lost the wicket of MAK Pataudi on the score of 221 runs. Vishy was a fine stroke player, he was very wristy. In 1983, he played his last international game against Pakistan and later retired from all forms of the game. His highest score of 222 runs came against this side. 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. How can I comment? 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. Vishwanath was rated as one of India's finest batsmen throughout the 1970s. Apart from the Indian sub-continent, he had the most successful outing in the English homeland where he scored 858 runs. He is the joint shortest Indian cricketer till date with a height of 5.2 feet along with. He started playing for the Spartan Sports Club team when B. N. Chandrasekhar, a cricket promoter saw him playing in the High school tournament. His other notable test performance came against West Indies on 12 January 1979 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Madras (now Chennai). I really appreciate Dhonis decision to call Bell back., Gundappa Viswanath (3rd left) asking Bob Taylor that whether he has nicked a ball or not, Playing a whole day in Test cricket is a unique achievement and not many people have done it. Nutan is elder to Kavita. 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