S. K. Gurunathan (1 August 1908 – 5 May 1966) was a sports journalist and one of the pioneers of cricket statistics in India.
Gurunathan studied in the Hindu High School in Triplicane, Madras.
While at The Hindu, he started the magazine Sport and Pastime which ran for about twenty years and ceased publication due to labour troubles soon after his death.
[2] He authored the books 12 years of Ranji Trophy and three volumes of Story of the Tests.
[citation needed] He was a stylish wicket keeper in his youth and represented the Indians in the Madras Presidency matches.