Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SB)
Udupi, Feb 4: One of the great players of tennis ball cricket Vishwanath Ganiga (32) passed away on Tuesday February 2.
Ganiga, an alrounder was the key player for A K Sports Team here. He was serving the team for over a decade now and instrumental introducing reverse sweeo in tennis ball cricket and in the team reaching finals over 40 times. He won accolades due to his game not only in the state, but in Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai and Kerala among other states. He has won over 100 individual prizes.
Ganiga who suffered a heart attack while playing a cricket match at Manipur on Saturday January 30, died on February 2 failing to respond to the treatment at the hospital admitted. Hailing from Kemmannu, Ganiga, a bachelor is survived by father, three sisters and two brothers.