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Irfan Pathan retained fierce passion for cricket despite challenges: Laxman

Irfan Pathan was considered by many as the most lethal swing and seam bowler to emerge for India after Kapil Dev

Irfan Pathan retained fierce passion for cricket despite challenges: Laxman
Updated On : 13 Jun 2020 | 1:35 PM IST

Nehra battled pain to bounce back as white-ball master, says Laxman

The left-arm pacer Nehra made his Test debut in 1999 and played 17 games for the country. He scalped 44 wickets in his brief stint with the red-ball

Nehra battled pain to bounce back as white-ball master, says Laxman
Updated On : 10 Jun 2020 | 4:47 PM IST

MS Dhoni's calling card was composure under pressure, reckons VVS Laxman

Laxman shared a photo of Dhoni as part of his initiative of paying tribute to his teammates who influenced him immensely.

MS Dhoni's calling card was composure under pressure, reckons VVS Laxman
Updated On : 09 Jun 2020 | 3:39 PM IST

Zaheer Khan's journey illustrates strength of his character: VVS Laxman

Zaheer's experience was most used by MS Dhoni in 2011 World Cup when he was the joint leading wicket-taker (along with Pakistan's Shahid Afridi) in the tournament with 21 wickets

Zaheer Khan's journey illustrates strength of his character: VVS Laxman
Updated On : 08 Jun 2020 | 3:34 PM IST

Inspiration to many for his successful conquest of cancer: Laxman on Yuvraj

The Chandigarh-born Yuvraj captured the imagination of world cricket with his gravity-defying fielding abilities and effortless power-hitting

Inspiration to many for his successful conquest of cancer: Laxman on Yuvraj
Updated On : 08 Jun 2020 | 7:22 AM IST

VVS Laxman calls Sehwag one of the most destructive openers in Test history

In 104 matches long Test career, Sehwag scored 8586 runs at an impressive average of 49.34. He also scored 23 centuries and 32 fifties in a 12-year long stint in the longest format

VVS Laxman calls Sehwag one of the most destructive openers in Test history
Updated On : 05 Jun 2020 | 7:08 PM IST

Rahul Dravid ultimate team man, game's most committed student: Laxman

Despite being in a position to say 'no', he not only kept wicket in white-ball cricket and opened the batting in Tests, but did so with utmost diligence, says VVS Laxman

Rahul Dravid ultimate team man, game's most committed student: Laxman
Updated On : 03 Jun 2020 | 2:02 PM IST

Laxman praises Ganguly's captaincy, says 'he wore his heart on his sleeve'

Over the years, Ganguly went on to become one of the most successful Indian skippers.

Laxman praises Ganguly's captaincy, says 'he wore his heart on his sleeve'
Updated On : 03 Jun 2020 | 11:19 AM IST

Laxman praises Anil Kumble, says he rose above and beyond call of duty

On Sunday, Laxman revealed that over the next few days, he would be paying tribute to some of the cricketers he's played alongside with who've had an influence on him and his career

Laxman praises Anil Kumble, says he rose above and beyond call of duty
Updated On : 01 Jun 2020 | 3:58 PM IST

IPL: Laxman lauds Rohit's ability to handle pressure in tough situations

The 45-year-old Laxman recalled how Rohit evolved both as a batsman and skipper since playing his first IPL with Deccan Chargers

IPL: Laxman lauds Rohit's ability to handle pressure in tough situations
Updated On : 29 May 2020 | 12:22 PM IST

IPL 2020 may take place without spectators at 3-4 venues: Anil Kumble

It is not official yet but there is speculation that the BCCI wants to hold the IPL in the October window if ICC T20 World Cup gets postponed

IPL 2020 may take place without spectators at 3-4 venues: Anil Kumble
Updated On : 28 May 2020 | 11:59 AM IST

Laxman, Srikkanth blast Clarke for saying Aussies in IPL 'suck up' to Kohli

Clarke raised several eyebrows after he claimed that there was a phase when Australian cricketers were so keen on protecting their IPL deals that they felt "scared" of sledging India skipper Kohli

Laxman, Srikkanth blast Clarke for saying Aussies in IPL 'suck up' to Kohli
Updated On : 15 Apr 2020 | 3:01 PM IST

Here's what Ganguly said about historic Kolkata Test win against Australia

In the Kolkata Test match, India clinched a 171-run win over Australia and became the third team in the history of Test cricket to win a match after being forced to follow-on

Here's what Ganguly said about historic Kolkata Test win against Australia
Updated On : 15 Apr 2020 | 12:15 PM IST

Laxman rejects pitch for four-day Tests, says idea will not get results

The ICC cricket committee is considering having four-day Tests a part of the World Test Championship from 2023

Laxman rejects pitch for four-day Tests, says idea will not get results
Updated On : 14 Apr 2020 | 3:53 PM IST

KL Rahul 'apt replacement' for Dhoni at ICC T20 World Cup, says Gambhir

Talking about the comeback of MS Dhoni, Gambhir said that if IPL is not played this year, it will be difficult for MS Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team.

KL Rahul 'apt replacement' for Dhoni at ICC T20 World Cup, says Gambhir
Updated On : 13 Apr 2020 | 3:23 PM IST

On this day 21 yrs ago, Sachin became 1st batsman to reach 10,000 ODI runs

Sachin Tendulkar achieved the feat against Australia at the Nehru Stadium in Indore

On this day 21 yrs ago, Sachin became 1st batsman to reach 10,000 ODI runs
Updated On : 31 Mar 2020 | 3:57 PM IST

Wishes pour in for Indian women's cricket team as it reaches T20 WC final

Virat Kohli and many other sports personalities congratulated the team

Wishes pour in for Indian women's cricket team as it reaches T20 WC final
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 1:55 PM IST

New BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee may see return of Tendulkar, Laxman

The first CAC comprised Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman who had refused to be part of the process for selecting India's women's coach last year after conflict of interest charges

New BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee may see return of Tendulkar, Laxman
Updated On : 29 Nov 2019 | 11:34 PM IST

Nobody moved in dressing room when Dravid, Laxman batted: Sachin

Laxman scored 281 off 452 balls while Dravid made 180 off 353 and India eventually declared on 657/7.

Nobody moved in dressing room when Dravid, Laxman batted: Sachin
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 8:18 PM IST

Don't require any further hearing, Laxman intimates ethics officer

Laxman and Tendulkar had lengthy depositions before Jain and the next date of hearing is scheduled on May 20 when they could be represented by their lawyers

Don't require any further hearing, Laxman intimates ethics officer
Updated On : 15 May 2019 | 7:45 PM IST