VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman is a former Indian cricketer renowned for his elegant batting style and exceptional technique. Born on November 1, 1974, in Hyderabad, Laxman made his Test debut in 1996 and quickly established himself as one of the finest middle-order batsmen in the history of Indian cricket. He is particularly famous for his performance in the 2001 Test match against Australia, where he scored a monumental 281 runs, helping India to achieve a historic victory. Laxman played 134 Test matches, amassing over 8,000 runs, and was part of the Indian team that won the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. After retiring in 2012, Laxman has taken on various roles in cricket, including coaching and commentary, and has been involved in the Cricket Advisory Committee alongside other legends like Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar.
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VVS Laxman played a brisk innings alongside Ramesh on the first day.
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India· 2026-01-31
Tiwary suggested that VVS Laxman should be a possible successor should the BCCI decide to part ways with Gambhir.
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VVS Laxman was one of the cricket figures present at the Women's ODI World Cup final.
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The Indian record against West Indies for that position, which belongs to VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar’s 214-run stand in Kolkata, 2002.
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VVS Laxman previously held the record for the most runs at No.6 or lower in a Test series before Jadeja broke it.
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VVS Laxman was also a key player in the Indian batting order during Dhoni's rise.
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VVS Laxman was instrumental in arranging the team’s visit to watch the Edgbaston Test.
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Laxman scored 281 against Australia in 2001, widely regarded as one of the greatest innings in Test history.
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VVS Laxman is remembered as a crucial member of the Indian Fab Four, celebrated for his elegant batting style.
Where’s Kohli In The Fab Four Of Indian Cricket?India· 2025-06-18
VVS Laxman was named by Yograj as a key figure who retired soon after the 2011 World Cup.
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These four were to take over the mantle of India's batting responsibility from Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Saurav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag.
Indian cricket star who made batting look like art
United Kingdom· 2025-05-10
The petition also demanded that the North Pavilion Stand be named after legendary Hyderabad batsman VVS Laxman.
افسوس ہوتا ہے میں نے کرکٹ کھیلی، اظہرالدین اسٹیڈیم سے نام ہٹائے جانے پر برس پڑے
Pakistan· 2025-04-21
VVS Laxman reminisced about the unforgettable 2001 Kolkata Test victory against Australia, calling it 'a victory to cherish for a lifetime.'
'A victory to cherish for a lifetime': VVS Laxman remembers iconic 2001 Kolkata Test win against Australia | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-03-15VVS Laxman is mentioned by Yograj Singh as a retired Indian cricketer who has contributed to the growth of cricket in India.
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VVS Laxman was part of the Cricket Advisory Committee alongside Sourav Ganguly.
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