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Laxman believes best is yet to come

Laxman believes best is yet to come

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

"I can do much better than this," Laxman said after scoring his third century in the VB tri-series.

Laxman hits 55th first-class ton against Madhya Pradesh

Laxman hits 55th first-class ton against Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Having retired from international cricket only a few months back, VVS Laxman struck his 55th first-class ton to guide Hyderabad to 341 against Madhya Pradesh on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match against Madhya Pradesh.

'Laxman proved why he is called very very special'

'Laxman proved why he is called very very special'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

VVS Laxman's unbeaten century under pressure showed why he is regarded as "very very special", captain Mahendra Singh said on Saturday, attributing India's series-levelling victory against Sri Lanka to a "collective effort".

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Laxman reveals his thoughts on pink ball and DRS

Laxman reveals his thoughts on pink ball and DRS

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

When former cricketer VVS Laxman was asked about his views about cricket under lights with pink ball, he said, "It's a work in progress".

Bangaru Laxman seeks bail in graft case

Bangaru Laxman seeks bail in graft case

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Former Bharatiya Janata Party president Bangaru Laxman, who is serving a four-year jail term for taking a bribe in an 11-year-old fictitious defence deal case, on Wednesday sought bail from the Delhi high court, citing his age and health problems.

Tendulkar and Laxman were flawless

Tendulkar and Laxman were flawless

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

India banking on Dhoni, Laxman, rain to save Test

India banking on Dhoni, Laxman, rain to save Test

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

India are hoping that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and VVS Laxman will bat long enough -- like they did against South Africa early this year -- and heavens do them a favour by opening up on Thursday to salvage the first Test against Sri Lanka.

VVS Laxman steers Lancashire to win

VVS Laxman steers Lancashire to win

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

VVS Laxman is clearly enjoying his county stint and the stylish Hyderabadi's unbeaten 37-ball 38 scripted Lancashire's eight-wicket triumph over hosts Northamptonshire in a rain-marred Pro40 Division Two match in Northampton.

Dravid, Laxman leave for New Zealand

Dravid, Laxman leave for New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Middle-order mainstays Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, along with four other members of India's Test squad, left for New Zealand from Mumbai early on Monday for the three-match Test series starting March 18.

VVS Laxman ties the knot

VVS Laxman ties the knot

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Laxman looks forward to Pakistan

Laxman looks forward to Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

The stylish middle order batsman is now gunning for Shoaib Akhtar and company during the upcoming tour to Pakistan.

India cruise on VVS Laxman

India cruise on VVS Laxman

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

Laxman needs to reinvent himself

Laxman needs to reinvent himself

Rediff.com18 Jan 2004

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.

From the Colonel: Tales Between Two Titles

From the Colonel: Tales Between Two Titles

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Dilip Vengsarkar reminisced how living up to the tag of champions was a tough task for the 1983 World Cup winning squad.

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.

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dravid's first assignment in his second stint will be the tour of South Africa from December 10, which will have three ODIs and T20Is each and two Tests. The red-ball leg will start from December 26.

It was BJP that sent feelers: KTR hits back at Modi

It was BJP that sent feelers: KTR hits back at Modi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

In a message posted on 'X' on Wednesday, Rama Rao said the BRS has never allied with anyone during polls ever since Telangana was formed despite several requests and in fact it is the opposition that have come together setting aside their ideological differences to defeat the 'formidable' KCR.

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.

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

India's 5 Worst Defeats In South Africa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

India went down by an innings and 32 runs -- their worst Test defeat on South African soil.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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

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.

'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.

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'.

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.

'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.