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HOME > PLAYERS > VVS Laxman VVS Laxman Born November 01, 1974 Major Teams Hyderabad, India Known As VVS Laxman Batting Style Right Hand Bat Bowling Style Right Arm Off Break Test Debut 1996/97 against South Africa at Ahmedabad ODI Debut 1997/98 against Zimbabwe at Cuttack Profile The stylish right hander from Hyderabad has been in and out of the Indian team ever since he made his debut chiefly because he has been unable to have a secure batting position. The 167 that he scored in the third Test against Australia at Sydney in January 2000 cemented his place in the Indian test side. Laxman is not a natural opening batsman and has had the job thrust upon him. Laxman has openly acknowledged that he owes a lot to ML Jaisimha and Mohammed Azharuddin. Laxman turned the 2001 Test series against the Australians on its head by a brilliant innings of 281 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. News Articles Former cricketers welcome inclusion of Sehwag (2007-02-12) Laxman regrets lack of 'fair chances' (2007-02-11) Laxman optimistic of playing in World Cup (2007-02-03) Have the national selectors come up with a winning combination? (2007-01-15) Sehwag dropped as Ganguly stages ODI comeback (2007-01-12) South Africa bury Indian hopes with series win (2007-01-06) Indian batsmen commit hara-kiri in Cape Town (2007-01-05) Smith leads from the front in Cape Town (2007-01-03) Jaffer's ton puts India in control in Cape Town (2007-01-02)     ... more news stories Test Statistics   M I No Runs Hs Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting 61 98 10 3795 281 43.12 7 20 70 0   O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Sr Econ Bowling 42 10 100 1 100.00 1/32 0 0 252.0 2.38 One Day Statistics   M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SR Ct St Batting 83 80 7 2309 131 31.63 6 10 71.57 39 0   O M R W Ave Best 4w 5w Sr Econ Bowling 7 0 40 0 0 0 5.71

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