Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Bhadravathi, Mysore state (present day Shivamogga, Karnataka) |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gundappa Rangnath Viswanath |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 3” |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
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| Address | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Relationships & More
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Career
| Domestic/State Team | Karnataka |
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| Coach/Mentor | PS Viswanath |
| Batting Style | Right hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg break |
| Nature on Field | Gentle |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Viswanath relocated to Bangalore when he was 5 years old. | |
| 2. He made a remarkable cricket debut for Spartan Sports Club. | |
| 3. During his cricket career, he achieved a double century in his first-class debut and scored a century in a Test match. | |
| 4. Viswanath marked his Ranji Trophy debut by scoring an unbeaten 209 runs on the first day. | |
| 5. He had an impressive record partnership of 316 runs with Yashpal Sharma. | |
| 6. His final international match was in 1983 against Pakistan. | |
| 7. After retiring from playing, Viswanath served as a match referee and later as the Chairman of the national selection committee. |