VVS Laxman

Shocked and surprised to not see Rohit Sharma in Wisden's list: VVS Laxman

England's Ben Stokes and Ellyse Perry of Australia were on Wednesday named the Leading Cricketers of 2019 by Wisden Almanack.
 

Apr 12, 2020, 09:24 AM IST

Take inspiration from VVS Laxman-Rahul Dravid's show during India-Australia series in 2001: PM Modi tells students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded the students about 2001 India-Australia Test series and told them that India was on the verge of losing the match at Kolkata's Eden Garden but the players did not lose their heart and Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman then joined hands to turned the tide in India's favour.

Jan 20, 2020, 12:45 PM IST

When Virat Kohli's Team India scripted history in Australia winning Test series

Speaking about the historic series win, former batsman VVS Laxman had said that it was his long-cherished dream which Virat Kohli-led India fulfilled by defeating Australia in the own backyard and won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Jan 07, 2020, 13:28 PM IST

VVS Laxman turns 45: Cricket fraternity extends wishes to former Indian batsman

Laxman, who made his international debut during a Test series against South Africa in 1996, has appeared in a total of 134 matches for India in the longest format of the game, amassing 8,781 runs.

Nov 01, 2019, 17:06 PM IST

Cricket fraternity wishes Gautam Gambhir on 38th birthday

As cricketer-turned politician Gautam Gambhir turned 38th on Monday, the cricket fraternity came in unison to extend their warm wishes to the former Indian cricketer on his birthday. 

Oct 14, 2019, 16:48 PM IST

Rishabh Pant isn't able to succeed at No.4, should drop down the order: VVS Laxman

Pant was dismissed cheaply for four and 19 in the second and third T20Is against South Africa as the three-match series ended in a 1-1 draw.

Sep 23, 2019, 16:23 PM IST

Ajinkya Rahane's reaction showed what the century meant to him: VVS Laxman

Laxman also mentioned how opener KL Rahul did the hard yards in both the innings before losing control of his innings.
 

Aug 28, 2019, 19:51 PM IST

Sports fraternity pays homage to former union minister Arun Jaitley

The sports fraternity came in unison to condole the demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 66 following a long battle with illness. 

Aug 24, 2019, 15:37 PM IST

Cricket fraternity in shock over VB Chandrasekhar's death

Chandrasekhar, who is survived by his wife and two daughters, represented India in seven ODIs between 1988 and 1990. 

Aug 16, 2019, 11:28 AM IST

From Sachin Tendulkar to Sania Mirza, sports personalities wish fans 'Eid Mubarak'

While the entire country is celebrating Eid-Al-Adha with great religious zeal and fervour, the sports fraternity on Monday came in unison to extend their warm wishes on the auspicious occassion. 

Aug 12, 2019, 12:29 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah, Shikhar Dhawan congratulate Dale Steyn for his achievements in Test cricket

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019, he represented Royal Challengers Bangalore but after taking part in two matches, the pacer was ruled out due to an injury.

Aug 06, 2019, 16:06 PM IST

New panel to be formed for appointment of Indian cricket team's head coach

The new CAC will be monitored by the COA and will appoint the new head coach of the Indian Cricket team.

Jul 18, 2019, 11:44 AM IST

It's BCCI CoA vs Ethics Officer over Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman's Cricket World Cup 2019 commentary

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Ethics Officer D.K. Jain questioning the role of former players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and V.V.S. Laxman's as commentators in the ongoing World Cup while they are already a part of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, has put the Indian board and the Committee of Administrators (CoA) in a fix.

Jun 21, 2019, 17:31 PM IST

Not competing with Hardik, both want to win matches for India: Vijay Shankar

The Tamil Nadu all-rounder has been projected as a possible candidate for the number four slot after some impressive performances for India during the tour of New Zealand.

May 21, 2019, 15:21 PM IST

Don't require any further hearing, VVS 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.

May 15, 2019, 22:42 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman summoned by BCCI Ombudsman on May 14

It is learnt that the complainant Sanjeev Gupta of Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri have also been summoned for deposition by Justice Jain.

May 07, 2019, 00:32 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar to Ethics Officer: No tractable conflict, BCCI responsible for this current situation

All three CAC members -- Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman -- have been served notices by the Ombudsman cum Ethics officer DK Jain and all three have rejected any conflict of interest in their initial affidavits.

May 05, 2019, 20:42 PM IST

BCCI backs Sourav Ganguly, tells Ombudsman his conflict of interest could be sorted

The BCCI termed that the former Indian captain's alleged conflict of interest comes under the 'tractable category' which could be sorted without much fuss and with "full disclosure".

Apr 20, 2019, 18:11 PM IST

Dream come true, says Vijay Shankar after 2019 ICC World Cup selection

Vijay Shankar is expected to be used as a floater in the batting order, especially at number 4.

Apr 16, 2019, 00:43 AM IST

IPL will be good for India's World Cup-bound players, feels VVS Laxman

With the Indian Premier League, which begins Saturday, culminating days before the World Cup, there has been a lot of talk around managing the workload of the players during the next two months.

Mar 23, 2019, 15:39 PM IST