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VVS Laxman
Playing against Aussies brought out best in Laxman: Lee
A contest against Australia brought out the best from Indian stalwart VVS Laxman, who announced his retirement a few days ago, says former Aussie pacer Brett Lee.
You cannot replace Laxman or Dravid: Taylor
New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor today joined a host of former and current Indian cricketers in paying tributes to VVS Laxman who retired from international cricket yesterday, saying that India would find it difficult to get a replacement of his calibre.
Was Laxman a victim of ill-treatment from the BCCI and selectors?
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.
There won’t be another VVS…
A Very Very Special Player. That’s how the great Australian teams of 1990s and 2000s remember Vangipurappu Venkata Sai Laxman, popularly known as VVS Laxman.
I was taken aback: Laxman`s wife on retirement
VVS Laxman`s decision to retire with immediate effect didn`t just surprise the cricketing fraternity but also shocked his better half Sailaja.
The whole team will miss you Lachu Bhai: Dhoni
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni paid rich tribute to the veteran batsman saying that his absence would be felt by the entire team.
Wasim Akram was toughest bowler, says Laxman
India`s stylish batsman V. V. S. Laxman, who announced his retirement from international cricket Saturday, said Pakistan`s legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram was the toughest bowler he faced.
Cricket fraternity hails `Very Very Special` Laxman
The cricketing fraternity hailed Indian middle-order batsman as he drew the curtains over his brilliant career Saturday after having been picked for the home Test series against New Zealand starting next week.
Eden Gardens was always `very very special` for VVS Laxman
V.V.S. Laxman`s decision to quit international cricket has created an emptiness at the Eden Gardens - an iconic venue with which the stylish Hyderabadi`s love affair continued for over a decade.
Krishnamachari Srikkanth “shocked” at Laxman’s retirement
Former India skipper and current chairman of selection committee, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, on Saturday expressed “shock” over middle order batsman VVS Laxman’s retirement from international cricket ahead of the New Zealand series.
Laxman excelled in pressure situations: BCCI
The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Saturday paid glowing tribute to VVS Laxman, saying that his stunning knocks in crisis situations shaped the history of Indian cricket.
Youngsters deserve chance to play inexperienced NZ attack: VVS
VVS Laxman feels the New Zealand Test series will be a big opportunity for the youngsters to gain confidence ahead of the overseas tours next year, as they would be playing an "inexperienced Kiwi attack".
Stylish batsman VVS Laxman bids adieu to international cricket
Indian cricketer Vangipurappu Venkata Sai Laxman`s 16-year journey came to an end after the Hyderabadi cricketer announced his retirement with immediate effect on Saturday.
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Australia
115
2
India
112
3
Sri Lanka
111
4
South Africa
111
5
England
109
6
Pakistan
100
7
New Zealand
98
8
West Indies
94
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Bangladesh
72
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Zimbabwe
57
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Points
1
South Africa
124
2
Australia
123
3
Pakistan
103
4
India
102
5
England
100
6
Sri Lanka
95
7
New Zealand
93
8
West Indies
74
9
Zimbabwe
39
Rank
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Points
1
India
131
2
Sri Lanka
131
3
Pakistan
123
4
South Africa
121
5
Australia
112
6
New Zealand
110
7
West Indies
110
8
England
96
9
Ireland
87
10
Bangladesh
72
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11, 670
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4, 450
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3, 900
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202
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191
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131
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9.28
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8.21
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Sergio Garcia (ESP)
7.75
5
Justin Rose (ENG)
7.45
6
Jim Furyk (USA)
6.87
7
Matt Kuchar (USA)
6.66
8
Bubba Watson (USA)
6.60
9
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6.28
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6.28
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1606
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Uruguay
1330
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Brazil
1241
8
Spain
1229
9
Switzerland
1216
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France
1202
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