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Vangipurappu Venkata Sai Laxman was born on 1 Nov, 1974 at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. As a batsman he is noted for his superb timing. He married G.R.Sailaja, in February of 2004.
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| Batting Style |
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Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style |
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Right-arm off break |
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| Career Statistics |
Tests |
ODIs |
| Matches |
73 |
85 |
| Wickets |
1 |
0 |
| Bowling average |
100.00 |
0 |
| 5 wickets in innings |
0 |
0 |
| 10 wickets in innings |
0 |
N/A |
| Best bowling |
1 for 32 |
- |
| Runs scored |
4441 |
2338 |
| Batting average |
43.11 |
31.17 |
| 100s |
9 |
6 |
| 50s |
24 |
10 |
| Top score |
281 |
131 |
| Catches |
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| Stumping |
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| Test Debut |
| V. V. S. Laxman made his test debut in Nov.20-23, 1996 against South Africa at Ahmedabad. |
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| ODI Debut |
| V. V. S. Laxman made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe at Cuttack on Apr. 9, 1998. |
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Turning Point
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| In 2001 under tremendous pressure against Australia at Eden Gardens he scored 281 in test match. |
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Achievements and World Records
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Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2002 |
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Partnership Record of 376 runs with Rahul Dravid. |
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| Present life |
| At present V. V. S. Laxman is the member of the Indian test cricket team. |
