Wrist Assured: The Graceful Genius of G.R. Vishwanath

From the dusty by-lanes of Bangalore to the grandest cricketing arenas of the world,  Wrist Assured chronicles the extraordinary journey of G.R. Vishwanath, one of India’s most elegant and wristy batsmen. This book provides deep insights into the mind of a champion who faced both despair and triumph in his very first Test match—registering a duck in the first innings before bouncing back with a sublime 137 in the second. The same crowd that had jeered him turned into his biggest cheerleaders, teaching him an invaluable lesson—nothing succeeds like success.

A man of quiet determination and impeccable sportsmanship, Vishwanath’s solid middle-class upbringing shaped his unwavering sense of integrity, which he carried throughout his illustrious 91-Test career. His artistry with the bat, his ability to play under pressure, and his humility off the field made him one of the most loved and respected cricketers of his era.

Wrist Assured offers a ringside view of what made Vishwanath tick, the highs and lows of his career, and the values that defined him—not just as a cricketer, but as a gentleman of the game. A must-read for cricket lovers, this book is a tribute to one of the sport’s finest craftsmen.