VVS Laxman was told that Deccan Chargers did not need him in the playing XI for the Indian Premier League's later half but he stayed on to contribute his experience and knowledge after being requested, skipper Adam Gilchrist has revealed.
When Sachin picked Laxman as his favourite player among the likes of Dravid, Ganguly
India's greatest match-winner VVS Laxman talks about the spot-fixing controversy and his role as mentor of Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 6.
Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, shooter Gagan Narang and India cricketer VVS Laxman were among several sportspersons who were the part of the Queen's Baton Relay that arrived in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Pakistan's tainted pace bowler Mohammad Asif described former India stars Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman as technically the best batsmen he bowled to in his roller-coaster career.
The Indian Premier League's Hyderabad franchise, now called 'Sunrisers', have appointed former Australia cricketer Tom Moody as the team's new coach, and former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and VVS Laxman mentors.
The Indian Premier League's Hyderabad franchise, now called 'Sunrisers', have appointed former Australia cricketer Tom Moody as the team's new coach, and former India cricketers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and VVS Laxman mentors.
Stylish middle-order batsman VVS Laxman says his dream is to score a century at Lord's and help India win the match during the team's upcoming tour of England.
Reader Tanwir Dadarkar sent us a picture of V V S Laxman.
Riding on the match-saving hundred against New Zealand in the second cricket Test, Indian batsman VVS Laxman on Tuesday returned to the top-20 of the ICC Rankings, up six places to 15th in the latest list.
There was optimism mingled with conviction in VVS Laxman's tone and tenor as the batting great today predicted the start of an era of prolonged dominance by the current Indian Test team, akin to the great West Indian and Australian sides of the past. As the long home season begin with the Kanpur Test against New Zealand, India are seeking to become the numero uno side in Test cricket and Laxman, who called captain Virat Kohli a "trendsetter", felt achieving the number one status will just be the beginning of a long journey.
VVS Laxman scored an unbeaten 124 and Yuvraj Singh 54 as India played out a draw with New Zealand in the second Test in Napier on Monday. India had a lead of 162. With no hope of a result both captain agreed to call of the match with 17 overs remaining.
VVS Laxman is all set to renew his connection with Eden Gardens as the former middle order batsman has been chosen to deliver the MAK Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata on October 19.
"My feeling is that he is going to get a lot of runs," said the Indian captain ahead of the India-Pakistan series.
John Buchanan thinks the loss in Mumbai proved that his team has to find a fresh approach to tackle VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar.
After they got a box office thumbs up, Producer Dinesh Vijan and Director Laxman Utekar threw a success bash for their cast and friends from the film fraternity.
Former batsman V V S Laxman believes tinkering with Team India's support staff is not a viable option and newly-appointed team director Ravi Shastri and coach Duncan Fletcher should stay till the 2015 World Cup.
VVS Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit centuries in a record partnership before India declared their first innings on 643 for six on day three of the second and final Test against South Africa, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Tuesday.
All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.
Due to the success of the operation, the entire Korchi-Tipagad and Chatgaon-Kasansur Dalams of Maoists have been wiped out, they claimed.
India's star batsman VVS Laxman is contemplating retirement from international cricket after the two-Test series against New Zealand starting August 23 in Hyderabad.
Overnight joint leader Grandmaster Abhijit Kunte settled for a quick draw as lower ranked players took the honours.
Some elements are creating obstacles in the path of India's development and are fearful of its rise on the global stage, but they will not succeed, he asserted.
"I can do much better than this," Laxman said after scoring his third century in the VB tri-series.
Relieved at getting a Test hundred after 16 matches, VVS Laxman agreed that there is something about his relationship with Eden Gardens, but added that Tuesday's innings against the West Indies was not that challenging.
Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh's younger brother Laxman, who is the party nominee from Vidisha constituency in Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, said he was hopeful of a victory against Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart Sushma Swaraj.
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has added more fuel to the intense speculation about his strained relationship with VVS Laxman, when he revealed that he was not invited for a late night party thrown by the retired cricketer at his residence.
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".
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.
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.
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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".
Rahul Dravid has already informed the BCCI about his decision to step away from the role after the T20 World Cup.
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.
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.
The stylish middle order batsman is now gunning for Shoaib Akhtar and company during the upcoming tour to Pakistan.
