The final test of India against England witnessed two rising stars of Karnataka, Karun Nair and K.L Rahul contributing immensely in the victory. That too Karun Nair's Triple Century knock seized the fate of England from even trying to get a consolation win or draw.
When we look back at the journey of Karnataka players representing Nation and making us proud interesting facts and incidences gets unfolded in front of our eyes. This post tries reveal such interesting facts:
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| Karun Nair: Replicating SEHWAG |
Erapalli Prasanna & B.S Chandrashakar Spin Duo
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| Chandra and Prasanna with Bedi and Venkat-'SPIN POWER' of India |
As we know spin in cricket has two dimensions Leg-Spin/Break and Off-Spin/Break, The two shining stars Erapalli Prasanna and B.S Chandrashekar were great practitioners of art of spin along with Left arm spin of Bishen singh Bedi and Off-breaks by Venkataraghavan. While B.S Chandra shekar was known for his deadly leg-breaks, Erapalli Prasanna was known for deceiving off break flights. they contributed immensely to Indian spin department along with Bishen Singh Bedi and Venkataraghavan, when India was known only for powerful spin attack and nothing else!
G.R Vishwanath-Batting Maestro & Gentleman
Gundappa Vishwanath was equivalent to Sunil Gavaskar in all respects of batting and it was delight to watch even a small score from this late cut and square cut specialist's bat, according to many old time cricket fans. Gundappa Vishwanath was known for his gentle behaviour too. He was a walker and not a kind of batsmen who would wait for umpire's decision. Interestingly India has never lost a match when he has scored hundred! In one of the Ranji Match against Mumbai, G.R Vishwanath showed disappointment about umpire's decision and this made viewers grow wild against the decision such was the respect he derived from crowd. In the same match Sunil Gavaskar from opposite team (Mumbai) batted left handed to compensate for Vishy's dismissal! Interestingly Sunny is Brother-in-law of G.R.Vishy.
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| Rivals, Friends & Relatives! |
Syed Kirmani, Sadanand Vishwanath & Roger Binny
Syed Kirmani is all time great wicket keepers India has produced. His canny knocks with bat during 1983 Prudential World cup matches at England helped India and Kapil 'Devil's' to snatch world cup from mighty West Indians. Kirmani was also known for his sense of humour. His small knock of 30 runs or so with Kapil dev, when kapil dev went on to score legendary 175* runs against Zimbabwe is match winning knock by all means.
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| The Best Wicket Keeper |
Sadanand Vishwanath-Short Tempered but Lightning behind wickets
Sadanand Vishwanath had a small tenure with Indian team but within a small span of time proved his mettle as wicket-keeping batsman. His presence in World Championship at Australia (Benson & Hedges Tournament made India champion, according to the captain Sunny Gavaskar. Though his close-mates often tell he spoilt his career due to bad temperament, He was a genuine fighter to be remembered by all Indian cricketing fans for his contributions.
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| Lightning Speed Vishwanath |
Roger Binny: Deadly to Left Arm Batsmen
Roger Binny shared new ball with legendary Kapil Dev on many occasions. He was considered to be deadly bowler for left-arm batsmen and had troubled great Allan Border from Australia in many series. He was even more dangerous in seaming conditions of England and was also a decent batsman. His contribution is also immense along with Syed kirmani during 1983 ICC prudential world cup. Sadnand Vishwanath, Kirmani and Binny can be considered as Amar, Akbar and Anthony of Karnataka.
Pace Duo with Leggie & The Wall
The next focus should be on Anil Kumble, Javgal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad and Rahul Dravid who consistently represented Indian team in recent past and won laurels to nation and state. These players along with Sujith Somasunder, Vijay Bhardawaj and Sunil Joshi were part of Indian squad and Kannada was heard in the ground to make strategies, was a delight to people of Karnataka.Who doesn't know about famous dismissal of Aamir Sohail in Bangalore World Cup Match by Venkatesh Prasad? Which cricket fan doesn't know about match winning and saving knocks by Rahul Dravid in abroad conditions had earned him Mr. dependable-WALL nick name? Of course who doesn't know about leggie JUMBO-Anil Kumble's match winning performances?
Manish, Rahul & Karun Trio
Now in Virat Kohli Captaincy and Anil Kumble as coach, Manish Pandey, K L Rahul and Karun Nair are following the footsteps of their seniors to make a mark for themselves and contribute effectively in Indian victories is a proud aspect for all citizens of Karnataka.
Hope the team-Karnataka will also get back Ranji Trophy this season and replay its performance done in 2014-2015.
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