VVS Laxman is undoubtedly one of India’s greatest batsmen in Test cricket. With 8781 runs to his name at an average of 45.97, Laxman’s stats are up there with the best but it does not tell you the entire story.
The Hyderabad-born cricketer’s greatest contributions came when India needed him the most. His 281 against Australia at Eden Gardens in 2001 after India were asked to follow on is considered by many to be the greatest innings of all time.
Since his retirement, Laxman has been involved in commentary and is the mentor of the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise, the team that won the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year.
As he celebrates his 42nd birthday, his former Indian team-mates took to Twitter to wish him on the occasion. Here is a collection of the birthday wishes.
Happy Birthday Lachi @VVSLaxman281, a fantastic team man, a great human being who always wanted to do something special for India! pic.twitter.com/qQmC89SP5h
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 1, 2016
Many happy returns of the day @VVSLaxman281 Have a wonderful day and a great year ahead! God bless!
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) November 1, 2016
Happy Birthday @VVSLaxman281 .
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 1, 2016
If Vanigurappa Venkata Sai ji was in Sholay,Gabbar would have said "Yeh kalaai (wrist) humka dede Laxman" pic.twitter.com/uuQ6RrZM4n
Happy birthday to THE BEST human being I know.A very dear friend,class batsman,rab ka bandha🙏 #Happybirthdaylegend love you always 😘 pic.twitter.com/cvaHaMSj1e
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 1, 2016
Many happy returns of the day to very very special person and a legend of Indian cricket ! @VVSLaxman281 god bless you buddy
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 1, 2016
Wish you a very happy birthday @VVSLaxman281 bhai. Have a great day.
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) November 1, 2016
@VVSLaxman281 Wish you a very happy b'day Laxman bhai. May you have a cracking day and wonderfull year ahead. #legend
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 1, 2016
Happy birthday to @VVSLaxman281 great man and great human being #HappyBirthdayVVSLaxman pic.twitter.com/2YjnKPVpth
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) November 1, 2016
very happy birthday to d guy who laughs his heart out n make others happy too @VVSLaxman281 #birthday #legend pic.twitter.com/kHWV4chpbu
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 1, 2016
Many happy returns of the day lachi Bhai!! I hope u have a great day and year ahead!! 😊@VVSLaxman281
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 1, 2016
If I had to trust someone with my life, it'll be VVS Laxman. Wishing the nicest person on planet a very happy birthday 🎉 God bless. 😊👍 pic.twitter.com/GlXyBeBM2q
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 1, 2016
"Aj hai mera birthday aj" this is what he is saying 2me in this pic,many happy returns of the day @VVSLaxman281 bhai pic.twitter.com/NaSvCxrulw
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) November 1, 2016
Many many happy returns of the day Laxmanbhai @VVSLaxman281 wish you a very happy birthday
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) November 1, 2016
Many many happy returns of the day to very very special laxmanbhai..keep inspiring...@VVSLaxman281 #HappyBirthdayVVSLaxman
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) November 1, 2016
