The absence of VVS Laxman, who announced his retirement ahead of the Test series against New Zealand, seems to have cost the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) dearly with a poor turnout expected for the Five-day match, beginning from Thursday.
Local hero VVS Laxman's retirement just ahead of India's Test series against New Zealand beginning here on Thursday has lessened the general interest level among common people.
It was an emotional day for the Hyderabad cricket fraternity when stylish batsman VVS Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket after having played for 16 long years. Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket with "immediate effect" ahead of the New Zealand series on Sunday in Hyderabad. His former team mate and...
Veteran Tamil Nadu batsman S Badrinath has been recalled into the Indian Test team as replacement of the just retired VVS Laxman.
The full text of VVS Laxman's emotional statement announcing his retirement in Hyderabad on Saturday:
The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) on Saturday honoured the just-retired VVS Laxman by naming the north stand of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal after the stylish right-hander.
The New Zealand cricket team will arrive on Friday for their first Test against India to be played from August 23 to 27, while hosts are likely to reach on Sunday.
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal is gearing up to host the first test between India and New Zealand, beginning August 23.
Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) on Saturday felicitated a number of players at various levels for their contribution in the game.
Former South African fielding great Jonty Rhodes on Monday reiterated that the quality of fielding in India has improved a lot over the years with several talented young players coming up.