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IPL will surely test players’ fortitude’

Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise mentor V.V.S. Laxman talks of the team’s IPL 2020 proposition

24 Aug 2020 7:49 PM

The legend who led a simple life

Cricket personalities share fond memories with the recently retired legendary cricketer M.S. Dhoni

17 Aug 2020 6:19 PM

Monty Panesar with teammate Kevin Pietersen. AFP Photo

Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman are Monty Panesar's idols on and off the field

Fromer England cricketer says Virender Sehwag was the "most destructive" batsmen of that era, but Tendulkar was the best

21 Apr 2020 3:28 PM

Being nice to Indian captain doesn't guarantee one a place in IPL: Laxman

'Franchises look at the player's caliber and value add to the team, which gives them desired results by winning matches'

15 Apr 2020 2:26 PM

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni. DC File Photo

Dhoni's return to Indian team remote if IPL does not happen: Gambhir

VVS Laxman thinks the new selection committee should sit down with Dhoni and understand his future as far as Indian cricket is concerned

13 Apr 2020 12:12 PM

CALCUTTA SPECIALISTS? Ten years later in 2011, same pair of VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid put West Indies attack to swrod during the first day of the 2nd Test at Eden Garden in Kolkata. PTI Photo

Ian Chappell rates Laxman's 281 among all-time great knocks against spin

Against Shane Warne, he came three paces out to hit an unbelievable on-drive and went back to a more flighted delivery and pulled: Chappell

29 Mar 2020 12:18 PM

Proud of you, Kohli congratulates women's team for making it to T20 World Cup final

Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman also laud the Indian women's team

05 Mar 2020 1:17 PM

While VVS Laxman cut the thread to mark the opening of the Mohamnad Azharuddin stand, former India off-spinner Noel David, Venkatpathy Raju and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj were also present on the occasion. (Photo :Twitter)

VVS Laxman inaugurates HCA stadium's north stand in honour of Mohammad Azharuddin

Batting legend VVS Laxman on Friday inaugurated the newly-refurbished North Stand of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

06 Dec 2019 8:17 PM

Touted to be 'Asia's first and largest ever sports literary festival', the event will bring together some of the biggest names from the Indian and international sports fraternity like sprinter Dutee Chand, former cricketer VVS Laxman, Murali Kartik, Monty Panesar, and discus thrower Krishna Poonia among others. (Photo:Twitter)

Dutee Chand, VVS Laxman, Murali Kartik to be at Dec 14 sports literature festival

The two-day festival will open on December 14.

05 Dec 2019 4:42 PM

The CAC comprising Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly had come under the scanner with conflict of interest allegations being levelled against them in complaints before the BCCI Ethics Officer D K Jain. (Photo: AFP)

VVS Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar set to return to Cricket Advisory Comittee after resigning in July: Sources

According to a top BCCI official, Tendulkar and Laxman who both had resigned in July will resume their roles in the CAC.

30 Nov 2019 10:47 AM

VVS Laxman believes that the upcoming Windies would be vital for Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant and that MS Dhoni would also be keeping an eye on them. (Photo: AFP)

'MS Dhoni will keep an eye on Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson', says VVS Laxman

Samson was finally selected in the squad against West Indies after an injury to Shikhar Dhawan.

29 Nov 2019 3:16 PM

Not so long ago, Rishabh Pant was India's number one wicketkeeper-batsman in all three formats but has endured an erratic run of form for some time now. (Photo: AFP)

'Rishabh Pant needs to justify team's faith soon or else lose place to Sanju Samson': VVS Laxman

Laxman said Sanju Samson's selection in the squad for the three T20 Internationals against the West Indies is a 'strong message' for Pant.

28 Nov 2019 1:39 PM

Harbhajan Singh shared a picture with former cricketer VVS Laxman and some police personnel. (Photo: Twitter/ Harbhajan Singh)

'Thank you for doing a great job': Harbhajan Singh thanks Kolkata police after first day of D/N Test

During the supper break, Harbhajan, Sachin, Laxman and Anil Kumble had a chat show in which they discussed some great cricketing memories.

23 Nov 2019 2:07 PM

'I know the meeting was very important but I was contractually bound. I had signed the contract in January and I joined politics in April. Due to contractual obligation, I had to go for the commentary. On 11th November I received the mail and on the same day, I had informed them the reason for not attending the meeting,' Gambhir said. (Photo: ANI)

Gambhir hits out at AAP over 'missing' posters, trolling

'Missing' posters of BJP East Delhi lawmaker surfaced in ITO area in Delhi when the BJP MP failed to attend a meeting on air pollution.

18 Nov 2019 5:10 PM

Former Indian cricketer and BJP lawmaker Gautam Gambhir is known to be a serious person, however, VVS Laxman on Friday did the unthinkable as he made the former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper laugh out loud!. (Photo:Twitter)

VVS Laxman does the unthinkable, makes Gautam Gambhir laugh out loud!

Laxman, Gambhir, and broadcaster Jatin Sapru were trying out local cuisine for breakfast before the start of the second day of the 1st Test.

15 Nov 2019 3:19 PM

In his cricketing career, VVS Laxman played 86 ODIs and 134 Tests for India amassing 2,338 and 8,781 runs respectively. (Photo: BCCI)

Indian cricketers wish VVS Laxman on his 45th birthday

The Cricket fraternity on Friday wished former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman on his 45th birthday.

01 Nov 2019 4:13 PM

VVS Laxman, a veteran of 134 Tests, says the T20 series is the best opportunity for the visitors to beat the hosts. (Photo: AFP)

'This T20 series is Bangladesh's best chance to beat India': VVS Laxman

The series-opener will be played in New Delhi and will be followed by matches in Rajkot (November 7) and Nagpur (November 11).

31 Oct 2019 4:31 PM

VVS Laxman said Sourav Ganguly has always performed better under pressures and hopes he will deliver as an administrator. (Photo: AFP)

VVS Laxman has a special request for newly-elcted BCCI President Sourav Ganguly

For the past few years NCA, which was supposed to be the feeder line of Indian cricket, has actually become a rehabilitation centre.

26 Oct 2019 11:23 AM

The BCCI elections are scheduled to be held on October 23 but with Ganguly being the only candidate to file his nomination for the top post of Indian cricket body, he is set to be elected unopposed. (Photo: File)

Cricket fraternity congratulates Ganguly as he looks all set to become BCCI president

Ganguly, however, will be able to serve as BCCI president only up to September 2020.

15 Oct 2019 3:01 PM

Sourav Ganguly thanked his former teammate, VVS Laxman, for the congratulatory message. (Photo: File)

'Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly undoubtedly': VVS Laxman

The former Indian skipper is expected to be elected unopposed at the board's Annual General Meeting on October 23.

15 Oct 2019 12:22 PM

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