The 37-year-old Laxman said he loved playing under difficult situations and adversities brought out the best in him.
"I used to love playing under tough situations when the team was under pressure. Adversities brought out the best in me. I guess it came from having to be the main batsman for Hyderabad since a young age", he said.
"I was used to taking up more responsibility when the team was struggling. More than the technique and the skill set, I think the ability to come good in pressure situations was my biggest strength as a batsman" said Laxman, whose sudden decision to quit the game triggered speculation of a strained relationship with his captain M S Dhoni.
Laxman also did not agree with the notion that he was more of an 'artist' than a batsman and said he always considered himself as a batsman who had to get runs for the country.
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