V V S Laxman – Indian Cricket Player

Also known as:

V.V.S. , V V S Laxman, Very Very Special

Table of Contents

Biography :: Personal Information :: Career :: Photos :: Wallpapers :: Awards :: Nominations :: Others

Birth Name

Date of Birth

Nationality

Vangipurappu Venkata Sai Laxman

November 1, 1974

Indian

LAXMAN - PERSONAL INFORMATION

Height

5'11"

Sex

Male

Birth Place

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Languages

English, Hindi, Telugu

Education

Little Flower High School, Hyderabad

India. St. John's School, Hyderabad, India

Family

Father

Dr Shantaram(Doctor)

Mother

Dr Satyabhama(Doctor)

Wife

G R Sailaja

LAXMAN - BIOGRAPHY

V V S Laxman is one of the famous test cricketer from India. He is a stylish right-hander from Hyderabad known for his classy and elegant strokes, and can score runs in tight situation, putting the pressure on the opponents. At his sublime best, VVS Laxman is a sight for the gods. Wristy, willowy and sinuous, he can match - sometimes even better - Tendulkar for strokeplay. His on-side game is comparable to his idol Azharuddin's, and yet he is decidedly more assured on the off side, and has the rare gift of being able to hit the same ball to either side. The Australians, who have suffered more than most, paid the highest compliment after India's 2003-04 tour Down Under by admitting they did not know where to bowl to him.

LAXMAN - CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Laxman provided ample glimpse of his awesome talent when he scored a fine 167 in the third Test against Australia in January 2000. Since then Laxman has developed a particular liking to the famed Aussie attack scoring runs almost at will. But it was Laxman's memorable innings of 281 against Australia in 2001 that would remain the watermark of his career. With the Indians staring down the barrel after having to follow on, Laxman went on play an innings of such high caliber that, besides winning the match, virtually changed the complexion of the whole series.

When India toured Australia in 2004-05, the ghost of Laxman resurfaced to haunt the Aussies, the highpoint being the back-from-the-dead, match winning, 300-plus partnership with Kolkata ally Rahul Dravid at Adelaide.

Despite these bravura performances, Laxman hasn't quite managed the consistency that could have turned him into a batting great. Many a time Laxman has thrown away his wicket when he appeared to be set for a big one.

LAXMAN – MAJOR TEAMS REPRESENTED

India

Hyderabad

Lancashire

LAXMAN – BATTING STYLE

Right-hand bat

LAXMAN – BOWLING STYLE

Right-arm Offbreak

LAXMAN – TEST CRICKET DEBUT

India v South Africa at Ahmedabad - Nov 20-23, 1996

LAXMAN – ODI CRICKET DEBUT

India v Zimbabwe at Cuttack - Apr 9, 1998

LAXMAN – LAST ODI MATCH PLAYED

South Africa v India at Centurion - Dec 3, 2006

LAXMAN – AWARDS

Year

Award Description

2001

His innings of 281 against Australia in 2001 was ranked sixth in Wisden's list of 100 great Test innings in history

2002

Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2002