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Sadanand Viswanath is a former Indian cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper-batsman. He represented India in international cricket during the mid-1980s, a period in which the national side achieved notable success in limited-overs tournaments.
| Name | Sadanand Viswanath |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| National team | India |
Viswanath emerged through the domestic cricket circuit in India and earned selection to the national side as a wicketkeeper. His career coincided with a transitional phase in Indian cricket when the team was building on the momentum of its 1983 World Cup victory and adapting to the demands of one-day international cricket.
Viswanath played for India in international matches during the 1980s. He was part of the Indian squad in an era that featured prominent players such as Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Ravi Shastri. As a wicketkeeper, his role centred on dismissals behind the stumps and lower-order contributions with the bat.
Viswanath is remembered among Indian cricket followers for his energetic presence behind the stumps. After his playing career, he has been associated with cricket coaching and umpiring activities in India.