V V S Laxman is an Indian cricketer and right handed
batsman. Laxman is famous for the shots, he used to play by his supple wriest.His score 281 against Australia at Eden
garden is regarded as the best innings of his career.
V V S Laxman
V V S Laxman’s full name is Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman.
He was born on 1 November 1974 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh in a Telugu Brahmin
family.
His parents are noted Physicians Dr. Shantaram and Dr.
Satyabhama. V V S Laxman is the great grand nephew of Indian former president Dr
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He is married to G. R. Sailaja. He has two
children-Sarvajit and Achinta.
Laxman made his debut in domestic cricket in 1992. He played
for Hyderabad team against Punjab. In 1996 Laxman made his international test
debut against South Africa in Ahmadabad and in 1998 against Zimbabwe, he made his
ODI debut.
Laxman has a tremendous playing records against Australia.
In 29 test matches against Australia he had scored 2434 runs with an average
49.67. His highest test score (281) is also against Australia. In 21 ODIs
against Australia he had scored 739 runs with an average 46.18.
Stats Of V V S Laxman
His 281 runs innings against Australia was the best innings
of his career. It was the record score at that time. Later Sehwag broke the
record. This innings is recorded as the 6th best test innings by
wisden.
He has a record of catching most number of times (12) in a
single ODI series besides wicketkeeper.
His partnership with Rahul Dravid for 376 runs is the record
partnership in 3rd innings of a test match for any wicket during a winning
cause.
He was also the captain of Deccan Chargers team in the
Indian Premier League.
Laxman retired from international cricket on 18 August 2012.
Laxman won Arjuna Award in 2001, Padma Shri in 2011. He was
chosen for wisden cricketer of the year 2002.
Quick Facts about Laxman
Name:
V V S Laxman
D.O.B:
1 November 1974
Family:
Parents: Dr. Shantaram and Dr. Satyabhama, Wife: G. R. Sailaja,
Children: Sarvajit and Achinta
