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VVS Laxman, often referred to as ‘Very Very Special’ is a former Indian batter, who made many records in the longest format of the game. Laxman is specially known for his iconic knock of 281 runs in the Kolkata Test in 2001 against the mighty Australian team. He and Dravid snatched the victory out of nowhere for India. Laxman is a legend of Test cricket. His batting style has inspired a lot of young players. VVS Laxman Bio Age50 YearsDOB1 November 1974HometownHyderabadHeight6 feet 1 inchFatherShantaramMotherSatyabhamaWifeG. R. ShailajaChildren2Net Worth Rs 100 Crore VVS Laxman Age VVS Laxman is 50 years old.…

The Champions Trophy is set to take place next year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had earlier announced that the tournament would be conducted in a hybrid model. According to a PTI report on Sunday, India is likely to play all its matches in Dubai. Even if Rohit Sharma and his team qualify for the semi-finals and final, they will continue to play all their matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai to Host India’s Matches PTI quoted a source from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), revealing that after a meeting between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and his UAE…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy. On Sunday, the board revealed that Jos Buttler will lead the team in this prestigious tournament. However, star all-rounder Ben Stokes has not been included in the 15-member squad due to an injury sustained during the third Test match against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Joe Root has made a comeback to the ODI team. Root Returns to ODI Squad Along with the Champions Trophy squad, the ECB also announced the squad for England’s tour of India. England will tour India early next year to play…

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed his frustration over Nathan McSweeney being dropped for the next two Test matches against India. McSweeney, who had a poor start to his career, scored only 72 runs in the first three matches. The 25-year-old earned his place in the Australian team based on strong performances in India A and the Sheffield Shield. McSweeney Fails to Impress McSweeney failed to make an impact at the international level. His poor form led to his exclusion, with Sam Konstas being called up as his replacement. However, Clarke criticized the decision, stating that McSweeney could have…

Team India is currently in Australia, competing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The fourth Test of the 5-match series is set to be played in Melbourne from December 26 to December 30, 2024. This match will mark the end of Team India’s cricketing calendar for 2024. India will then kick off the new year with the fifth and final Test match of the series, starting on January 3, 2025. Following the Australia tour, Team India will face England in a limited-overs series. England will tour India in January 2025 for 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs. After this series, Team India will…

Indian team’s experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was unaware of former off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s decision to retire from international cricket. Jadeja revealed that he learned about Ashwin’s retirement just five minutes before it was officially announced. Jadeja mentioned that he and Ashwin were sitting together on the final day of the third Test, but Ashwin did not give any indication that he was planning to retire. Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane. While addressing a press conference during the Indian team’s first practice session in Melbourne, Jadeja shared his thoughts on…

After playing 287 international matches and taking 765 wickets, legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. However, he will continue to participate in domestic tournaments and the IPL. Ashwin, who claimed 537 wickets in 106 Tests, retires as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, behind Anil Kumble (619). His retirement announcement came as a surprise to many players, including star batsman Virat Kohli, though Indian captain Rohit Sharma was aware of the decision before the ongoing series in Australia began. Ashwin’s sudden retirement has sparked speculation about similar announcements from other senior players in…

Australia has made a major change for the fourth Test. The team has decided to give 19-year-old opener Sam Constas a chance for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. With two matches left in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, both games are crucial for the teams. Australia has placed a big bet on Constas, who impressed with a blistering century against India in a practice match for the PM XI, scoring 107 runs off just 97 balls. He also hit a fifty against India A before the series, sparking discussions about his inclusion in the team. Nathan McSweeney to Be Dropped Opening…

India’s legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surprised everyone on Thursday by announcing his retirement. He revealed his decision during a press conference after the Gabba Test. When Ashwin’s father was questioned about the matter, he made a shocking statement, claiming that Ashwin was being mistreated. His remarks put the Indian team management under scrutiny. Now, Ashwin has broken his silence on the issue, clarifying his father’s statement. He stated that his father has no knowledge of the matter and urged people to leave him alone. “Leave Him Alone” Ashwin retweeted a tweet and wrote: “My father is not media-trained, and he…

Sanju Samson has been excluded from Kerala’s squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. Reports suggest that he missed the preparatory camp before the tournament, leading to his omission from the squad. Notably, Samson recently captained Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25, where the team failed to qualify for the knockouts despite winning four of their six matches. According to ESPNcricinfo, Samson had written to the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), explaining his unavailability for the camp. However, the KCA adhered to its policy of selecting only those players who participated in the preparatory camp. Following Sachin Baby’s injury…