Happy Birthday VVS Laxman – Indian Cricket’s ‘˜Very Very Special’ Player VVS Laxman celebrates his 40th birthday on Saturday.
Indian Cricket’s ‘Very Very Special’ Player VVS Laxman celebrates his 40th birthday on Saturday.
One of India’s batting icon and a nemesis for many opposition bowlers, Laxman represented the country for more than a decade has been one of the leading run-scorer in the recent past.
His gentlemanisque behaviour and stylish play, was often lauded by many ex players and pundits.
Throughout his playing span, Laxman had an exceptional Test career with a massive 8781 runs in 134 matches. He had a resounding average of 49.37 with 17 centuries and 56 half-centuries. Moreover, Laxman was known to be an archenemy to the Aussie bowlers especially his innings of 281 in Kolkata 2001 that is remembered even today.
Cricketing fraternity wished the batsman on social micro-blogging site, Twitter on Saturday and here’s how they wished:
Welcome anil bhai @anilkumble1074 to twitter & wish you many happy returns of the day. Totally agree with @VVSLaxman281
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 17, 2014
It is a birthday for one of the nicest people I have met. Have a great year @VVSLaxman281
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 1, 2014
Happy b’day lax join the club. @VVSLaxman281 hope you enjoyed the surprise. Grt 2 catchup with friends @IrfanPathan pic.twitter.com/VZjWyrL84r
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 31, 2014
Many many happy returns of the day to very very special anna @VVSLaxman281. God bless you! #legend pic.twitter.com/ZxymoGvVeQ
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) November 1, 2014
Happy birthday lachi bhai. Wish you a great one @VVSLaxman281
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) November 1, 2014
Happy Birthday to @SunRisers mentor & friend @VVSLaxman281, have a good one mate hope the cake tradition is reciprocated! 🎂ðŸ°
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 1, 2014
Happy Birthday to one of the classiest strokeplayers and dressers ever seen @VVSLaxman281 #ron #nicestblokeever pic.twitter.com/31uESSRL7k
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 1, 2014
Happy Birthday, @VVSLaxman281 – a true match-winner and a gem of a human being pic.twitter.com/nbWxVMQQL0
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 1, 2014
