Very Very Special Laxman Announces Retirement Officially

by **Sanjay** Fri 17 Aug 2012, 6:59 pm

VVS Laxman has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, ahead of the home Test series against New Zealand starting August 23 in his hometown Hyderabad. Laxman, 37, has had a glittering career since his debut in 1996 but his recent Test form had raised question marks over his continuance in the side.

"I have decided to retire from international cricket with immediate effect," Laxman said at a press conference in Hyderabad.

Laxman made his debut against South Africa in the home series in 1996 but shot to the limelight with a knock of 167 against Australia in Sydney in 2000. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his 281 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2001, against Australia, then the highest score by an Indian batsman in Tests. Part of a record stand with Rahul Dravid, it set up a stunning victory for the home team after following on and ended Australia's consecutive 16-match winning streak.

Laxman last played an ODI in 2006 but had, by then, become a regular in the Test side and played his 100th Test in 2008, against Australia in Nagpur. Laxman made six of his 17 Test centuries against Australia, with an average of 49.67 in 29 Tests and success both home and away.

His performances in the eight Tests during India's disastrous tours of England and Australia in 2011 were disappointing. He averaged 22.75 in England and 19.38 in Australia, prompting some to call for him being dropped from the side with a long-term view of grooming a youngster to take his place.

by Anurag Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:00 pm

Dravid gone now Laxman too Very Very Special Laxman Announces Retirement Officially 737333750

by **Sanjay** Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:00 pm

Bye bye VVS Sad

by **Sanjay** Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:00 pm

Anurag wrote:Such a large thread name

Changed

by Deep Dey Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:07 pm

where is deepak ???

see what i say said

sachin will soon join the list, dont worry

by **Sanjay** Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:08 pm

3D wrote:where is deepak ???

see what i say said

sachin will soon join the list, dont worry

He was unlikely 2 play dis series too

by DKN Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:38 pm

laxman should have retired before Dravid

by DKN Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:39 pm

3D wrote:where is deepak ???

see what i say said

sachin will soon join the list, dont worry

Naah,he will play another year

by Deep Dey Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:40 pm

DKN wrote:
3D wrote:where is deepak ???

see what i say said

sachin will soon join the list, dont worry
Naah,he will play another year

bet for 20 k

sachin will retire before 31 st august , 2013

by DKN Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:41 pm

3D wrote:
DKN wrote:
3D wrote:where is deepak ???

see what i say said

sachin will soon join the list, dont worry
Naah,he will play another year

bet for 20 k

sachin will retire before 31 st august , 2013

means totally retired from Int. cricket!!!

by Deep Dey Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:42 pm

DKN wrote:
3D wrote:
DKN wrote:
3D wrote:where is deepak ???

see what i say said

sachin will soon join the list, dont worry
Naah,he will play another year

bet for 20 k

sachin will retire before 31 st august , 2013
means totally retired from Int. cricket!!!

ha int cricket not ipl and other domestic cricket

by DKN Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:43 pm

3D wrote:
DKN wrote:
3D wrote:
DKN wrote:
3D wrote:where is deepak ???

see what i say said

sachin will soon join the list, dont worry
Naah,he will play another year

bet for 20 k

sachin will retire before 31 st august , 2013
means totally retired from Int. cricket!!!

ha int cricket not ipl and other domestic cricket

DEAL ON,if we survives here for next year Tongue out

by **Rishabh** Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:44 pm

3d what abt d deal of mckay?? :mother:

by Sri Ganesh SG Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:45 pm

Just Now saw in TV Sad

by **Vighnesh** Fri 17 Aug 2012, 7:48 pm

Now Call Sri lanka to organise a 7 test series win it 6-1 Tongue out

by ND Fri 17 Aug 2012, 8:04 pm

bye VVS :bitch:

by Deep Dey Sat 18 Aug 2012, 4:46 pm

VVS Laxman has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, ahead of the home Test series against New Zealand starting August 23 in his hometown Hyderabad. Laxman, 37, has had a glittering career since his debut in 1996 but his recent Test form had raised question marks over his continuance in the side.

"I have decided to retire from international cricket with immediate effect," Laxman said at a press conference in Hyderabad.

Laxman made his debut against South Africa in the home series in 1996 but shot to the limelight with a knock of 167 against Australia in Sydney in 2000. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his 281 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2001, against Australia, then the highest score by an Indian batsman in Tests. Part of a record stand with Rahul Dravid, it set up a stunning victory for the home team after following on and ended Australia's consecutive 16-match winning streak.

Laxman last played an ODI in 2006 but had, by then, become a regular in the Test side and played his 100th Test in 2008, against Australia in Nagpur. Laxman made six of his 17 Test centuries against Australia, with an average of 49.67 in 29 Tests and success both home and away.

His performances in the eight Tests during India's disastrous tours of England and Australia in 2011 were disappointing. He averaged 22.75 in England and 19.38 in Australia, prompting some to call for him being dropped from the side with a long-term view of grooming a youngster to take his place.

by Haseeh Sat 18 Aug 2012, 4:48 pm

He Will not participate in NZ Test series cheers

by Deep Dey Sat 18 Aug 2012, 5:06 pm

me and entire australian cricket faternity will be the happiest living being on the earth now

in 2013, we dont have to face his torture

by Haseeh Sat 18 Aug 2012, 5:08 pm

Vvs was been nightmare of oz always

by **Sanjay** Sat 18 Aug 2012, 5:09 pm

Very sad

by Haseeh Sat 18 Aug 2012, 5:10 pm

Sadest Part of his career is he haven't played any of 4 world cup happened after his debut

by **Sanjay** Sat 18 Aug 2012, 5:12 pm

Haseeh(Mr.Unlucky) wrote:Sadest Part of his career is he haven't played any of 4 world cup happened after his debut

really?? :mother:

Vry sad :sadguy:

by Anurag Sat 18 Aug 2012, 5:13 pm

Dada gone
Dravid Gone
Kumble Gone
VVS gone

Only Sachin Left Very Very Special Laxman Announces Retirement Officially 534202034

Sehwag also but Sehwag has about 6-7 years more left in his career.

by bchattopadhyay Sat 18 Aug 2012, 5:14 pm

Anurag wrote:Dada gone
Dravid Gone
Kumble Gone
VVS gone

Only Sachin Left

Sehwag also but Sehwag has about 6-7 years more left in his career.

before tht rohit sharma will retire... Very Very Special Laxman Announces Retirement Officially 2240144544

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