VVS Laxman with wife and children before a press conference to announce his retirement from international cricket at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.V.V.S. Laxman has decided to call it a day. “I announce my retirement from international cricket with immediate effect,” the stylish India batsman informed a crowded gathering at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.
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| Personal information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full name | Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman | |||
Born | 1 November 1974 (age 37) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India | |||
Nickname | Very Very Special | |||
Batting style | Right-handed | |||
Bowling style | Right-arm off spin | |||
| Career statistics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Competition | Test | ODI | FC | LA |
Matches | 134 | 86 | 265 | 173 |
Runs scored | 8,781 | 2,338 | 19,520 | 5,078 |
Batting average | 45.97 | 30.76 | 51.50 | 34.54 |
100s/50s | 17/56 | 6/10 | 54/97 | 9/28 |
Top score | 281 | 131 | 353 | 131 |
Balls bowled | 324 | 42 | 1,835 | 698 |
Wickets | 2 | 0 | 22 | 8 |
Bowling average | 63.00 | – | 34.27 | 68.50 |
5 wickets in innings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 wickets in match | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a |
Best bowling | 1/2 | 0/5 | 3/11 | 2/42 |
Catches/stumpings | 135/– | 39/– | 274/1 | 74/– |
Known facts about vvs laxman
- Laxman was born into a Niyogi Brahmin family,[8] in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
- Laxman's parents, Santharam and Satyabhama are doctors.
- He enrolled as a medical student but chose cricket over a career in medicine.
- He married G. R. Sailaja from Guntur, who is a post-graduate in computer applications .
- Laxman made his Test debut in 1996 against South Africa at Ahmedabad, scoring a fifty in the second innings of the match
- Laxman is known for his "wristy, willowy and sinuous" style, one which is technically fluid at its best.
- The Australians once admitted that they did not know where to bowl to him.
- He is one of the few players who have played 100 Tests but have never played in the Cricket World Cup.
- Laxman was originally named as the Icon Player for his home franchise Deccan Chargers before the first season of IPL
- On 18 August 2012, Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket. Although he was selected for the upcoming New Zealand series,
Quotes
"If you get Dravid, great. If you get Sachin, brilliant. If you get Laxman, it's a miracle." Brett Lee repeats the words of wisdom of his former captain, Steve Waugh (27 Sep 2004).[63]
"I hope his back's pretty sore for next week as well and he can't play." Ricky Ponting pays a back-handed compliment to Australia's nemesis, VVS Laxman (5 October 2010)
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Cockroaches originated in Australia. This is proved by the fact that they are killed by application of Laxmanrekha.
Ricky Ponting doesn't need to watch horror movies. He just sets up a slideshow of Laxman pictures
When someone dies in Australia, they chant 'Laxman naam satya hai'
Kangaroos keep their young in a pouch in their bellies to protect them from Laxman.
Australia is called 'Down Under' not because of its location on the map, but because of their state after Laxman bats against them
Achievements and awards
- Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, 2011.
- Arjuna Award, by the Government of India in recognition of his outstanding achievement in sports, 2001.
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 2002.
LAXMAN IMAGES(PICS)
VVS Laxman on his retirement(video)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw5rAZv8ptU?feature=player_detailpage]
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