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Indian Cricket Team
V V S Laxman |
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Born |
November 01, 1974 |
| Major Teams |
Hyderabad, India |
| Known As |
VVS Laxman |
| Batting Style |
Right Hand Bat |
| Bowling Style |
Right Arm Off Break |
| Test Debut |
1996/97 against South Africa at Ahmedabad |
| ODI Debut |
1997/98 against Zimbabwe at Cuttack |
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The stylish right hander from Hyderabad has been in and out of the Indian team ever since he made his debut chiefly because he has been unable to have a secure batting position. The 167 that he scored in the third Test against Australia at Sydney in January 2000 cemented his place in the Indian test side. Laxman is not a natural opening batsman and has had the job thrust upon him. Laxman has openly acknowledged that he owes a lot to ML Jaisimha and Mohammed Azharuddin. Laxman turned the 2001 Test series against the Australians on its head by a brilliant innings of 281 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Very Very Special Laxman is a conjuror in very sense of the word. He embellishes the art of wielding the willow to its apex much like his Mentor Azharuddin who enthralled us in the 80s and 90s. He makes batting look as easy as plucking flowers in a garden. The world’s best team frets whence he steps on to the field padded up and often looks at the sky almost praying in hope. Any connoisseur of batting would travel miles to witness his sublimity and aplomb. |
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