VVS Laxman press conference

Irfan, Yusuf pay tribute to VVS Laxman

The Pathan brothers, Yusuf and Irfan, both paid handsome tributes to Indian batsman VVS Laxman who called it quits from international cricket a couple of days ago.   Laxman announced his sudden plans to retire on Saturday in his home city Hyderabad.   While Irfan said that VVS was a great player, someone who commanded...

Laxman’s mother thanks Ian Chappell for giving him ‘Very Very Special’ title

By CricketCountry Staff 

VVS Laxman’s mother, Dr V Satyabhama thanked Ian Chappell for giving the title of 'Very Very Special’ to Laxman, who announced retirement from international cricket on Saturday.

Laxman’s retirement not surprising: Raju

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...

Sourav Ganguly claims he never said VVS Laxman didn’t enjoy MS Dhoni’s support

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly on Sunday clarified that he never suggested through his comments that VVS Laxman does not enjoy captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's support.

VVS Laxman always put interest of team ahead of self, says Gautam Gambhir

By CricketCountry Staff

India opener Gautam Gambhir paid rich tribute to VVS Laxman on Sunday following the Hyderabad batsman’s retirement from international cricket.

S Badrinath to replace retired VVS Laxman for New Zealand series

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 retirement speech

The full text of VVS Laxman's emotional statement announcing his retirement in Hyderabad on Saturday:

VVS Laxman hurt by former cricketers’s criticism?

The sudden announcement of retirement by VVS Laxman has sparked off a controversy amid talk that the stylish batsman was not treated well by the Cricket Board and the selection committee.

VVS Laxman sent strong message to selectors by quitting: Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday saluted VVS Laxman for his contribution to the game and said he has given a "strong and clear" message to the selectors by quitting international cricket with immediate effect.

VVS Laxman’s decision to retire surprised his family

VVS Laxman's decision to retire with immediate effect didn't just surprise the cricketing fraternity but also shocked his better half Sailaja, who was left wondering how the veteran would do without his "first wife".