If there has been any one Indian cricketer from whom you can learn how to quietly accept the unfair done to you despite performing the best, that is the stylish batsman from Hyderabad, V.V.S.Laxman. Being quiet and answering the selectors with his bat has been his regular job since years. Being a south Indian cricketer and having been lacking in the lobbying skills, the way Laxman could still get through to the extent of being a legend is an inspiration for many.
He believed in his skill and that paid too. It’s paid in terms of the belief and love of crores of people. This Indian middle order batsman has been the pillar of Indian innings during the tenure of tail-enders in a match which is in its last overs probably. If Laxman is still there in the crease its never the right time to switch off the TVs or turn the channel.
Somehow Australians have been his biggest victims throughout. The unforgettable innings from him at the Eden gardens in 2001 when he made 281 runs playing follow-on will remain as one of the best innings in any format of the game since its inauguration back in 20th century. Very special Laxman’s special runs have been the legacy we all have enjoyed and would enjoy.
His retirement decision with immediate effect, all of a sudden one, has stunned many including his fellow team mates. That would have been different had he chosen to leave the game after the series with the Ausies. Anyway, I believe he has taken the best decision given the situations.
It seems it’s not too far away for Sachin, Sehwag and for that matter for Dhoni and Yuvi too to quit the game. However, every retirement appears as an unbridgeable gap but the young talents have been upcoming to show up the confidence on future. Let’s hope for the best.
Well, I would like to congratulate Laxman for his highly inspiring career of sixteen years and wish him all the best for everything he would love to return back to the game which has given him everything he is today.
He believed in his skill and that paid too. It’s paid in terms of the belief and love of crores of people. This Indian middle order batsman has been the pillar of Indian innings during the tenure of tail-enders in a match which is in its last overs probably. If Laxman is still there in the crease its never the right time to switch off the TVs or turn the channel.
Somehow Australians have been his biggest victims throughout. The unforgettable innings from him at the Eden gardens in 2001 when he made 281 runs playing follow-on will remain as one of the best innings in any format of the game since its inauguration back in 20th century. Very special Laxman’s special runs have been the legacy we all have enjoyed and would enjoy.His retirement decision with immediate effect, all of a sudden one, has stunned many including his fellow team mates. That would have been different had he chosen to leave the game after the series with the Ausies. Anyway, I believe he has taken the best decision given the situations.
It seems it’s not too far away for Sachin, Sehwag and for that matter for Dhoni and Yuvi too to quit the game. However, every retirement appears as an unbridgeable gap but the young talents have been upcoming to show up the confidence on future. Let’s hope for the best.
Well, I would like to congratulate Laxman for his highly inspiring career of sixteen years and wish him all the best for everything he would love to return back to the game which has given him everything he is today.
3 comments:
Pramoda,
He has left high standards, not only in cricket by scoring but even as a gentleman, for youngsters to follow. May he have success in whatever he chooses to do now.
Take care
Runs alone do not make a great cricketer and if so a machine canbe one.There are several attributes to be termed as a cricketer non- pareil.The artistry of strokes,their range ,the seeming effortlessness,a sportsmanship of high order and above all a gentleman--these to me are essential requirements to be in the top league.That way VVS stands a class apart from many jockeying for name in the hall of fame.To me he is a role model for aspiring young cricketers.
Thanks Pramoda for the nice tribute
Runs alone do not make a great cricketer and if so a machine canbe one.There are several attributes to be termed as a cricketer non- pareil.The artistry of strokes,their range ,the seeming effortlessness,a sportsmanship of high order and above all a gentleman--these to me are essential requirements to be in the top league.That way VVS stands a class apart from many jockeying for name in the hall of fame.To me he is a role model for aspiring young cricketers.
Thanks Pramoda for the nice tribute
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