Name Hindi: वी. वी. एस. लक्ष्मण / Gender Man
Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman
Known as V.V.S. Laxman, the Indian cricketer has left an indelible mark on cricket over the years with his elegant, classic and daring performances. He was born on November 1st, 1974 in Telangana, India.
Much renowned for his aggressiveness and effective technique of wrist work, his uncanny ability to score against Australia made him a menace for their bowling unit throughout his career. This led to some extraordinary individual achievements that aided India’s cause tremendously when they were most required.
Early Life and Career
Born into a family where grandparents were Physicians, he became passionate about cricket at a tender age. Inclining towards cricket, V.V.S Laxman pursued professional training during his teenage days under the guidance of Coach John Manoj. His performance in domestic cricket leagues paved way for national selection driving him closer to recognizing his dream of contributing successfully to Indian Cricket.
Test Career
He made his test debut in 1996 against South Africa and later earned fame after playing one good series against the mighty Australian team in 2001 at home ground. Here are few records held by Laxman:
- 281 vs Australia : Laxman’s best efforts arguably came during nail-biting encounters against Australia. His magnificent innings of 281 runs is considered one of the finest Test performances till date.
- His total career run stands at approximately 8781 Runs in test and around 2338 runs in ODI (One Day International).
Ritirement and Post Retirement Career
Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2012. After retiring, he has worked as a cricket commentator and analyst for various cricketing events.
Recognition
- In 2001, he was recognized with the prestigious Wisden Cricketer of the year award.
- The Indian government honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2011, one of the highest civilian honours in India.
Conclusion
Always known for maintaining professionalism on and off-field, V.V.S Laxman boasts an illustrious career marked by riveting performances that won millions of hearts and set higher standards & benchmarks for upcoming cricketers worldwide.
