VVS Laxman set to announce retirement from international cricket

India batsman VVS Laxman is likely to announce his retirement on Saturday according to reports in Times of India.

"Laxman has decided to announce his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. He spoke to me this morning and said he is quitting Test cricket," one of his former teammates told TOI.

"Asked if it was a sudden decision, Laxman said that he had been thinking about the move for some time now and felt it was time to take a final call," the source added. "Laxman said that he will continue to play domestic cricket for another two or three years. He is keen on revamping the Hyderabad team and grooming youngsters."

"Yes,” said Laxman's first coach John Manoj of St John's Sports Coaching Foundation. “Laxman spoke to me about it. We had a long chat on the issue.

"Though he has been selected for both Tests against New Zealand, I think Laxman is most likely to quit after the Hyderabad Test," John added.