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Laxman needs to reinvent himself

Laxman needs to reinvent himself

Rediff.com18 Jan 2004

Kane Williamson's 100th: Reflects on debut with Tendulkar, Dravid

Kane Williamson's 100th: Reflects on debut with Tendulkar, Dravid

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Williamson reminisces 'surreal' feeling of being surrounded by Tendulkar, Dravid on debut in 2010

'May the longtime Sun shine upon you'

'May the longtime Sun shine upon you'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'All love surround you and the pure light within you, Guide your way home.'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Former India players call for Laxman's head

Former India players call for Laxman's head

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

VVS Laxman should be the first veteran head to roll in a batting revamp if India are to secure their future in Test cricket, several former players have said in the wake of a second crushing defeat in Australia.

Happy to be giving back something to the game: VVS Laxman

Happy to be giving back something to the game: VVS Laxman

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Retired Indian Test batsman VVS Laxman says mentoring IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad and doing commentary is his way of giving something back to the game of cricket which gave him "everything".

Laxman to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy

Laxman to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

The South Zone team will face the West Zone in the Duleep Trophy match at Vadodara from October 20 to 23.

Laxman on Sourav's 100th Test

Laxman on Sourav's 100th Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The master batsman salutes Sourav Ganguly on completing 100 Test matches.

'Mr Modi, listen carefully...': Sanjay Singh after release

'Mr Modi, listen carefully...': Sanjay Singh after release

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Singh, who got bail in the alleged excise policy scam from the Supreme Court on Tuesday, also asked the BJP if the prime minister will join the probe if police from the opposition-ruled Bengal, Punjab and Tamil Nadu knocked at his doors.

Images: Dravid, Laxman hold fort for India

Images: Dravid, Laxman hold fort for India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Images from Day 4 in the first Test between India and England, at Lord's.

No MP govt nod to charge Munawar Faruqui for insulting Hindu deities

No MP govt nod to charge Munawar Faruqui for insulting Hindu deities

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The police are yet to submit a chargesheet against stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui in a 2021 case for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Hindu deities during a show in Indore as the investigation is still underway, an official said on Tuesday.

Stats: Laxman completes 8000 runs in Tests

Stats: Laxman completes 8000 runs in Tests

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Statistical highlights from the opening day's play in the second cricket Test between India and the West Indies played in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Tehelka expose: No relief to Bangaru Laxman

Tehelka expose: No relief to Bangaru Laxman

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to quash criminal proceedings against former Bharatiya Janata Party president Bangaru Laxman who was purportedly caught on camera accepting money from fictitious arms dealers in the infamous Tehelka expose.

Images: Laxman, bowlers put India on top

Images: Laxman, bowlers put India on top

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

The low-scoring second cricket Test was tantalisingly poised after the third day's play with South Africa needing 192 more runs to win and India also fancying their chances of a remarkable series-levelling victory in Durban.

Motera Test: Harbhajan, Laxman help India draw

Motera Test: Harbhajan, Laxman help India draw

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

The opening Test between India and New Zealand at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera ended as a draw on the fifth and final day on Monday. The visitors, chasing 295 to win, had made 22 for one when play was called off.

Spotted: Ganguly, Sachin, Dravid and Laxman

Spotted: Ganguly, Sachin, Dravid and Laxman

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Reader Kapil Chauhan sent us this picture from Nottingham.

Bowlers strike after Laxman misses ton

Bowlers strike after Laxman misses ton

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The Indians reduced Sussex to 146 for 5 in their first innings after declaring on 388 for 7 on Day 2 of the four-day match.

Efforts on to get Laxman fit for final

Efforts on to get Laxman fit for final

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

India captain Sourav Ganguly asserted that the team would field seven batsmen in Sunday's title match against Sri Lanka.

Laxman, Kaif dropped for second Test

Laxman, Kaif dropped for second Test

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Paceman Shantakumaran Sreesanth has also been left out of the 12 as he is unwell.

Laxman asked me if I would be interested in coaching India: Hussey

Laxman asked me if I would be interested in coaching India: Hussey

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Michael Hussey was approached by former India batsman VVS Laxman for the job of Team India head coach, the ex-Australian cricketer has revealed in his latest book.

'Not playing Laxman was a good decision'

'Not playing Laxman was a good decision'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Virender Sehwag justified the team management's decision not to play VVS Laxman in the second Test, saying had 'we played him we would have been even a fielder short'.

Meet the man who saved Rishabh Pant's life

Meet the man who saved Rishabh Pant's life

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Police said the wicketkeeper-batsman, who was alone in the car when it crashed in the northern state of Uttarakhand, had lost control of the vehicle when he "dozed off".

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The path found by champions like GR Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Brijesh Patel, EAS Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar has only broadened over the years through which several ace cricketers walked through.

Laxman, Kumble dropped from ODI squad

Laxman, Kumble dropped from ODI squad

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

Sachin Tendulkar, who is still recovering after elbow surgery, was named in the squad for the two-Test series against Zimbabwe.

Exclusive! Dravid, Laxman spot the chinks in Dhawan's armour

Exclusive! Dravid, Laxman spot the chinks in Dhawan's armour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

India batting icons Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman tell Harish Kotian what opener Shikhar Dhawan must do to regain lost form.

Laxman willing to don the mantle of opener

Laxman willing to don the mantle of opener

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

India has been struggling to find a reliable opening batsman in Tests.

Sarfaraz is a future star for India: VVS Laxman

Sarfaraz is a future star for India: VVS Laxman

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

He along with Sunrisers' bowling coach and spin legend Muthiah Muralitharan were seen engaging in an intense planning from the dug-out when Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers were batting in full-flow at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday. Sunrisers batting coach VVS Laxman may be disappointed with his team's defeat in the first game of IPL 9, but the legendary Indian batsman had special praise for U-19 star and RCB finisher Sarfaraz Khan. Laxman also feels that it was Sarfaraz, who took the game away from them, when the 'enormously talented' Mustafizur Rahman had pulled it back by dismissing AB and Watson in quick succession. Here is what Laxman had to say after the match.

Laxman, Kumble not in ODI team

Laxman, Kumble not in ODI team

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Dinesh Karthik, who had a reasonably good Test series, made way for M S Dhoni in the team for the first two ODIs against Pakistan.

R K Laxman gets paralytic stroke

R K Laxman gets paralytic stroke

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

He is in Poona Hospital and is said to be in good condition.

Laxman eyes maiden ton in Pak

Laxman eyes maiden ton in Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

The Hyderabad batsman is practicing on pacy pitches similar to the ones expected in Pakistan

Hussain hails India's 'Fab 5' bowlers as best ever

Hussain hails India's 'Fab 5' bowlers as best ever

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

India had 'Fab 5' with the bat in early 2000s, now they have them with the ball: Nasser Hussain

Hope Ashaji's Tweet Turns True!

Hope Ashaji's Tweet Turns True!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who turned 90 on September 8, 2023, found herself in a 'golden' mix-up when she congratulated hurdler Jyothi Yarraji for winning a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Laxman, Kumble dropped for Bangladesh ODIs

Laxman, Kumble dropped for Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Uncapped Haryana seamer Joginder Sharma and Bihar wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni were named in the 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series.

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.'

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

Laxman hits ton in practice match

Laxman hits ton in practice match

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

Rahul Dravid was out for duck but his team beat Sehwag XI by five wickets.