Monday, August 20, 2012

Warrior VVS Laxman lived by the sword

Warrior VVS Laxman lived by the sword

Warrior VVS Laxman lived by the sword

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 01:39 AM PDT

An attacking opposition, counter-attacking instincts and the state of mind elevated VVS Laxman's batsmanship on the big stage. And vice versa.

For VVS Laxman, it all started at Motera

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 12:48 AM PDT

A special innings of 51 runs saw VVS Laxman stamp his class and authority in his debut Test match against the mighty South Africans at Motera in 1996.

India beat Pak to reach U-19 WC semis

Posted: 20 Aug 2012 12:19 AM PDT

India's tail-enders held their nerves in the tense dying moments to edge out archrivals Pakistan by one wicket to cruise into the semifinals of the Under-19 World Cup.

Laxman is a tough character, says Dravid

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 05:41 PM PDT

"VVS is one of the finest batsmen India has produced. Someone who I always thought had a very tough character. He simply loved challenges," said Dravid.

I take things series by series: Tendulkar

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 05:30 PM PDT

In an exclusive interview with TOI, Sachin Tendulkar ruled out retirement from international cricket. "It will come when it has to come," Sachin said.

Philander double leaves England reeling

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 12:32 PM PDT

Vernon Philander rocked England with a double strike late on the fourth day as South Africa cemented their grip on the third Test at Lord's on Sunday.

Badrinath increases Dhoni's headache

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 12:13 PM PDT

The assurance of a Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman in the Indian middle-order is not there any more and every Indian cricket fan is feeling a little jittery.

New Zealand hope to 'swing' it their way

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 11:36 AM PDT

Though New Zealand never dominated world cricket like the West Indian and Australian teams have done, they have still been a very competitive side.

England set 346 to win third Test

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 09:53 AM PDT

England were set a target of 346 to win the third and final Test after bowling South Africa out for 351 in their second innings on the fourth day at Lord's.

3rd Test: South Africa 306/7 at tea

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 08:30 AM PDT

Hashim Amla's century helped guide South Africa into a strong position on the fourth day of the third Test despite a flurry of new ball wickets from Steven Finn.

'VVS should have got more recognition'

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 06:13 AM PDT

Paying glowing tributes to VVS Laxman, selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth said that the batsman should have got more recognition.

'Comment on VVS was misconstrued'

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 05:39 AM PDT

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly clarified that he never suggested through his comments that VVS Laxman does not enjoy captain MS Dhoni's support.

3rd Test: South Africa 216/4 at lunch

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 05:21 AM PDT

South Africa made England pay for dropped catches as they eyed a potentially series-clinching lead on the fourth day of the third Test at Lord's on Sunday.

Badrinath to replace VVS for NZ series

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 03:16 AM PDT

Veteran Tamil Nadu batsman S Badrinath has been recalled into the Indian Test team as replacement of the just retired VVS Laxman.

Did VVS Laxman 'retire hurt'?

Posted: 19 Aug 2012 01:54 AM PDT

The sudden retirement by Laxman has sparked off a controversy amid talk that he was not treated well by the Cricket Board and the selection committee.
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