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Gundappa Viswanath - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Gundappa Viswanath net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! The nickname was “Vishy” and considered one of the best Indian cricketers in the 1970’s, he played 91 Test appearances between 1969 until 1983. In this article, we will discover how old is Gundappa Viswanath? Who is Gundappa Viswanath dating now & how much money does Gundappa Viswanath have?

NameGundappa Viswanath
First NameGundappa
Last NameViswanath
OccupationCricket Player
BirthdayFebruary 12
Birth Year1949
Place of BirthBhadravati, Karnataka
Home TownKarnataka
Birth CountryIndia
Birth SignAquarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseKavita Viswanath
Children(s)Daivik

Gundappa Viswanath Biography

Gundappa Viswanath is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on February 12, 1949 in Bhadravati, Karnataka, Karnataka, India. His Indian team was defeated in the 1982-83 series of Tests with Pakistan and their outstanding cricketer His Indian team lost the 1982-83 Test series against Pakistan and their exceptional bowler Imran Khan..

The father of the boy is called Daivik.

He was presented with by the Col. C K Naidu Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honours in cricketin 2009.

Gundappa Viswanath Net Worth

Gundappa is one of the richest Cricket Player from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gundappa Viswanath's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He made his debut in the Test in the match against Australia in 1969 and registered an unbeaten duck, making him one of the few batsmen to achieve this feat during his first Test.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeCricket Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

Many peoples want to know what is Gundappa Viswanath ethnicity, nationality, Ancestry & Race? Let's check it out! As per public resource, IMDb & Wikipedia, Gundappa Viswanath's ethnicity is Asian/Indian. We will update Gundappa Viswanath's religion & political views in this article. Please check the article again after few days.

Who is Gundappa Viswanath Dating?

According to our records, Gundappa Viswanath married to Kavita Viswanath. As of January 13, 2024, Gundappa Viswanath’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gundappa Viswanath height Not available right now. Gundappa weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

HeightUnknown
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Top Facts about Gundappa Viswanath

  1. Played for India from 1969 to 1983.
  2. Scored over 6000 runs in Test cricket.
  3. Known for his elegant and stylish batting.
  4. Scored two centuries in the famous 1976 West Indies tour.
  5. Captained India in one Test match.
  6. Received the Arjuna Award in 1977.
  7. Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame in 2009.
  8. Served as chairman of selectors for Indian team.
  9. Currently a member of BCCI’s advisory committee.
  10. Considered one of India’s greatest batsmen of all time.

Facts & Trivia

Gundappa Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Gundappa Viswanath celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Are Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath related?

Personal information
RelationsSunil Gavaskar (brother-in-law) Rohan Gavaskar (nephew)
International information
National sideIndia (1969–1983)

Who is Sunil Gavaskar brother in law?

Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath: The most celebrated brothers-in-law to have graced the sport, the diminutive pair of Gavaskar and Viswanath were both born in 1949, captained India, and scored more than 16,000 Test runs between them.

How old is Gundappa Viswanath?

73 years (February 12, 1949)

How is Gundappa Viswanath related to Sunil Gavaskar?

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday did the honours at his brother-in-law and former India teammate Gundappa Viswanath’s book launch and called the popular ex-India captain a jewel of the world.

Is Marshneil Gavaskar Indian?

Marshneil Gavaskar is an Indian woman who is well-known for being the wife of former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. She also runs a company that offers assistance to cricket players.

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