Gundappa Viswanath will be remembered as much for his exquisite batsmanship as the spirit with which he playedthe game. He was one of the few ‘walkers’ and never disputed the umpire’s decision. His decision torecall Bob Taylor after he had been declared out by the umpire in the Bombay Test in 1980 was typical of theman. India lost the match, but Viswanath gained plenty of admirers. In an era which saw sledging andgamesmanship on the rise, Viswanath remained unaffected. He was the perfect ambassador for Indian cricket –and for the game.