Gundappa Ranganath Viswanath, commonly known as GR Viswanath, is a former Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team from the 1960s to the 1980s. He was born on 12 February1949, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
GR Viswanath was a stylish and elegant right-handed batsman known for his graceful stroke play. He made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 1969 and went on to represent the country in 91 Test matches, scoring over 6,000 runs at an average of around 41. He also played in 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India.
Viswanath was a key figure in Indian cricket during his playing days, contributing significantly with the bat and establishing himself as one of the country's batting greats. He was particularly known for his ability to handle fast bowling with finesse. Viswanath played a crucial role in India's historic series win against the West Indies in 1971, contributing valuable runs.
After his playing career, GR Viswanath served as a cricket administrator and selector. He was also honored with several awards, including the prestigious Arjuna Award in 1972 and the Padma Shri in 2009, for his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket.
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