5. VVS LAXMAN – VERY VERY SPECIAL
VVS Laxman was one of the pleasing batsmen to watch in test cricket. Laxman was the heir apparent to Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, as the two Hyderabadi created a niche for themselves with their wristy stroke play. Exquisite timing and silken touches were the hallmarks of his batting. He soon became the backbone of the Indian lower middle order.
Laxman saved his best knocks against the mighty Australian team of that era. VVS played some career defying knocks to take India out from the jaws of defeat by stringing partnerships with the tail-enders down the order. Besides his batting credentials, Laxman was a good slip fielder too.
Test Record: Oct 2000-2005
Matches – 47 Runs – 3275 Average – 51.17 100’s – 7 50’s – 17