VVS Laxman is one of the most enigmatic characters in Indian cricket. A batsman who scores 1415 runs and eight centuries in a Ranji Trophy season has to be special. And it’s not like Laxman is just a flat track bully. His tour de force in Sydney in January against an attack including Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee and Shane Warne dispels any comment to that effect. Indeed Laxman’s Test average overseas is more than eight runs higher than at home.
The stylish right hander from Hyderabad has been in and out of the Indian team ever since he made his debut chiefly because he has been unable to have a secure batting position.gs
The manner in which he is batting - methodical approach, intense concentration, loads of patience and all the strokes - any mark is within his reach