Sachin Spills The Beans While Sehwag Hails His Magical Wrists: Cricket Fraternity Celebrates VVS Laxman’s Birthday

Nov 1, 2017 at 6:01 PM

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Sachin Spills The Beans While Sehwag Hails His Magical Wrists: Cricket Fraternity Celebrates VVS Laxman’s Birthday

November 1 marks the birthday of one of the most greatest and influential Test cricketer in the history of Indian cricket- VVS Laxman who turned 43 on Wednesday.

The stylish batsman from Hyderabad was the architect of the win at the Eden Gardens in 2001 that perhaps shaped the future of Indian cricket at the turn of the millennium. While his stroke play was second to none in the world during his career, his steely resolve had made him one of the most sought-after batsmen in the team which comprised the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and others.

Laxman’s 281 had helped India beat Australia miraculously in 2001

Well, no one knows about his steely resolved better than the Australians who suffered the most. In fact, such was the impact of Laxman on them that they had even admitted they did not know where to bowl to him when India toured Australia in 2003-04. Laxman’s carved a special place in the history of Indian cricket when he tormented the all-conquering Australian side in 2001. His majestic knock of 281 had helped India to beat the Aussies after being asked to follow on and the Sourav Ganguly-led side had gone on to win the series, thus ending Steve Waugh & Co.’s 16-series winning streak.

Laxman is currently a part of Star Sports’ commentary panel (Credits: BCCI)

Inconsistency was his nemesis throughout his career, but he managed to come up with a majestic innings after every failure which made him one of the darlings among the fans. The only cricketer to have played over 100 Tests without featuring in a World Cup, Laxman represented India in 134 Tests, scoring 8781 runs at an average of 45.97, notching up 17 centuries and 56 fifties. His record in the ODIs are not that eye-catching and perhaps that was the reason he was not preferred in coloured jersey. He scored 2338 runs in 86 ODIs at a modest average of 30.76 with the help of 6 centuries and 10 fifties.

Laxman never played a World Cup game (Credits: Getty)

Even after his retirement, Laxman is actively involved with the game. He is currently a part of Star Sports’ commentary panel and is one of the three members of the Cricket Advisory Committee, responsible for appointing the head coach of the Indian team.

Meanwhile, on his 43rd birthday, messages poured in from all corners with the likes of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar leading the charge.

 

 

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