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Why was VVS Laxman so special?

Why was VVS Laxman so special?

Laxman is one of the few players to have played 100 Test matches, without ever appearing in a One-Day Cricket World Cup. Despite being a relatively slow runner between the wickets, Laxman compensated with his stroke play and fast scoring. In 2002, he was named one of Wisden’s five Cricketers of the Year.

Is VVS Laxman a good cricketer?

Laxman passes the criterion of an overall away Test average of over 40 to be a great batsman. He has scored heavily against the might Australians in Australia where he averages 44.14. He averages the most in Sri Lanka (48.18) and West Indies(47.75). Laxman has played 131 Test matches and scored only 17 centuries.

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Why is Laxman The God of 4th innings?

Also, VVS Laxman was called as ‘God of 4th innings’ because of the numerous instances in which he saved his team’s skin in the last innings of the test match after Sachin, Ganguly and Dravid failed.

What is the full name of VVS Laxman?

Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman
VVS Laxman/Full name

Is VVS Laxman Brahmin?

“Even today, with the game reaching further and further into the countryside, and the so-called lower orders, the Indian team has a decided flavour with Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, RP Singh and Ishant Sharma all Brahmins.

Was VVS Laxman overrated?

Originally Answered: Isn’t VVS Laxman a highly overrated batsman? No, Laxman is not overrated, if anything he’s underrated. He has been a mainstay in the Indian team for so long which consisted of the golden generation, that in itself should speak volumes of his quality.

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Does VVS Laxman play IPL?

He played for the Deccan Chargers since the inception of the IPL in 2008 till 2010. He was then bought by Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011 and never played the IPL since then….VVS Laxman.

Name VVS Laxman
Bowl Style Right-arm offbreak

How many centuries does VVS Laxman have?

17
VVS Laxman/Number of centuries

Is Rahul Dravid a Brahmin?

Dravid was born in a Marathi Brahmin family in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His family later moved to Bangalore, Karnataka, where he was raised.