News for 'VVS Laxman'

Laxman on conflict case: Don't require any further hearing

Laxman on conflict case: Don't require any further hearing

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Justice D K Jain has now reserved his orders after the BCCI and complainant Sanjeev Gupta also stated that no further arguments are required.

India are hot favourites for World Cup: Laxman

India are hot favourites for World Cup: Laxman

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Home conditions, crowd support and consistent performance of the past one and a half year make India the hot favourites in next month's cricket World Cup in the sub-continent, feels stylish Test batsman VVSLaxman.

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.

Laxman joins chorus, backs revival of Indo-Pak bilateral series

Laxman joins chorus, backs revival of Indo-Pak bilateral series

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Former India batsman VVS Laxman joined calls for reviving bilateral series between India and Pakistan, stating India will be a safer bet as hosts.

'Laxman will retire at the end of the Test series in Australia'

'Laxman will retire at the end of the Test series in Australia'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

VVS Laxman's will be the first head to roll after the shambolic tour of Australia as India embark on the unpleasant task of phasing out their ageing stalwarts, local media reported on Sunday.

Laxman was the 'sankatmochan' of the match: Bhajji

Laxman was the 'sankatmochan' of the match: Bhajji

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh termed his century against New Zealand on the final day of the first Test as 'special.

It was one of my best innings: Laxman

It was one of my best innings: Laxman

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

After single-handedly guiding India to a one-wicket victory over Australia in the nail-biting first cricket Test in Mohali on Tuesday, VVS Laxman termed his unbeaten 73 as one of his best knocks of his career.

Tendulkar set for return, all eyes on Laxman's future

Tendulkar set for return, all eyes on Laxman's future

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Sachin Tendulkar is all set to return to the Test arena after a break of two months but all eyes will be on another veteran VVS Laxman's future when selectors pick the squad in Mumbai on Friday for the two-match series against New Zealand starting August 23.

Dhoni is the best person to lead India, says Laxman

Dhoni is the best person to lead India, says Laxman

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Former India batting ace VVS Laxman says Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an amazing person and a very good captain.

How Dhoni fan Trisha redefined her cricketing destiny

How Dhoni fan Trisha redefined her cricketing destiny

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Gongadi Trisha emerged the player of the ICC women's under-19 T20 World Cup, scoring 309 runs, including a hundred, at an average of 77.25. She also took seven wickets in the tournament with her handy leg spin.

Laxman shocked to not see Rohit among Wisden winners

Laxman shocked to not see Rohit among Wisden winners

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Laxman felt that the Mumbaikar, who slammed five centuries in the 2019 ODI World Cup, deserved to be there in the list.

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".

Secret of Kohli's success: Chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya'

Secret of Kohli's success: Chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Gambhir emphasised the rarity and significance of reaching such a state.

Dravid, Laxman may have to lower IPL base price

Dravid, Laxman may have to lower IPL base price

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

They are the pillar of the Indian Test team but Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman may have to lower their base prices in order to keep the franchises interested for the upcoming fourth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Dhoni was always emotionally detached from results: Laxman

Dhoni was always emotionally detached from results: Laxman

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Being emotionally detached from results contributed significantly to the stellar success of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired after creating an enviable legacy, former India teammate and batsman VVS Laxman said.

BCCI extends top-class player monitoring to all state units

BCCI extends top-class player monitoring to all state units

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The BCCI has decided to extend the use of its sophisticated Athlete Monitoring System (AMS) to state associations, helping players find their peak performance.

'Being a champion is an experience like no other...'

'Being a champion is an experience like no other...'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'Unless you're part of a winning team, you'll never truly grasp the sheer exhilaration and meaning behind this victory.'

Tendulkar, Laxman strike sweet fifties as match ends in draw

Tendulkar, Laxman strike sweet fifties as match ends in draw

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Sachin Tendulkar spared the hosts a century as India's middle-order batsmen warmed up with some useful knocks before the two-day practice match against Cricket Australia Chairman's XI ended in a draw in Canberra on Friday.

Laxman's 281 voted the best Test knock of last half century

Laxman's 281 voted the best Test knock of last half century

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Eclipsing several other great individual knocks, VVS Laxman's masterly innings of 281 against Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata has been rated as the greatest Test performance of the last 50 years.

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Powar had replaced WV Raman, who had guided the team into the T20 World Cup final in 2020.

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will play fearless cricket in the limited-overs series in New Zealand while remaining tactically flexible, coach VVS Laxman said on Thursday.

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'

Agarwal plays fearlessly, like his idol Sehwag: VVS

Agarwal plays fearlessly, like his idol Sehwag: VVS

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Former India great VVS Laxman feels Mayank Agarwal's "fearless" approach while batting resembles the maverick Virender Sehwag, the Karnataka opener's idol.

The Very Very Special Test batsman

The Very Very Special Test batsman

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

VVS Laxman has done it again! After guiding India to a thrilling victory in the 1st Test over Australia on Tuesday, Laxman has only bolstered his reputation further, writes Bikash Mohapatra.

Dravid recovers from COVID, to join team in Dubai

Dravid recovers from COVID, to join team in Dubai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Head coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and is set to join the Indian team ahead of its much-awaited Asia Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for a short stint

Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for a short stint

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

India and Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Friday joined Lancashire for a short stint

PIX: Dhawan and Co hit nets ahead of 2nd ODI

PIX: Dhawan and Co hit nets ahead of 2nd ODI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The Indian players were training under the watchful eyes of the National Cricket Academy chief, VVS Laxman.

Ganguly's appointment a positive sign for cricket: Laxman

Ganguly's appointment a positive sign for cricket: Laxman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Hailing Sourav Ganguly's appointment as the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president, former India batsman VVS Laxman said it's a positive sign for the sport in the country.

WATCH: Ashwin's Emotional Farewell Speech

WATCH: Ashwin's Emotional Farewell Speech

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Ashwin acknowledged the emotional turmoil he was experiencing, despite his calm demeanour.

The key to rehab and recovery for cricketers is...

The key to rehab and recovery for cricketers is...

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

In the last two years, top-of-the-line cricketers such as Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna spent several months at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), which is now a CoE, to recover from their respective injuries, sitting out of some high-value matches.

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

'Very happy for Dravid, who missed out in 2011': Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Sachin Tendulkar led the chorus of former and current cricketers, hailing Rohit Sharma's men for winning the T20 World Cup.

Laxman on why Sunrisers Hyderabad are struggling...

Laxman on why Sunrisers Hyderabad are struggling...

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman rued that his batsmen could not rotate the strike in the middle overs when getting boundaries was tough against Mumbai Indians bowlers on a tough wicket.

Laxman expects 'big century' from Rohit in Sydney Test

Laxman expects 'big century' from Rohit in Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The Australian wickets suit Rohit Sharma's batting style and if he can see off the pacers with the new ball, the Indian vice-captain can conjure a big century in the third Test against Australia at Sydney, reckons former India batsman VVS Laxman.

Here's why Laxman rates Ashwin as one of the best!

Here's why Laxman rates Ashwin as one of the best!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

VVS Laxman praised off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who became the fastest Indian to scalp 200 Test wickets.

CoA's task cut out in Sachin-VVS conflict of interest case

CoA's task cut out in Sachin-VVS conflict of interest case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Committee of Administrators is likely to recommend the same "full disclosure" in Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman's alleged conflict of interest case to BCCI Ombudsman D K Jain, just like they had done in former skipper Sourav Ganguly's case.

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India batsman VVS Laxman wants newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to revive the National Cricket Academy, which, he says, is the key to nurturing future stars.

'WPL has given us strong base to find players': Muzumdar

'WPL has given us strong base to find players': Muzumdar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Terming the Women's Premier League (WPL) a "great supply chain" for the national team, India head coach Amol Muzumdar on Thursday said his side is a frontrunner to win the ongoing T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

India has experienced players: Wade

India has experienced players: Wade

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Despite the retirement of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman and India's recent Test series defeats, Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade believes the hosts still are a very difficult team to beat at home.

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.