Birthday wishes pour in for Very Very Special Laxman

One of the most stylish Indian batsmen, VVS Laxman turned 44 years today. Birthday greetings poured in for the man described “very very special” by cricket fraternity and fans.

VVS, one of the most enigmatic characters in Indian Cricket

The wristy Hyderabadi, as good as his idol Azharuddin with the on-side play, is remembered as Australia’s nemesis. In March 2001, he produced arguably the best innings by an Indian batsman – a magnificent 281 – to turn Kolkata Test on its head against Steve Waugh’s invincible Australia. After India’s 2003-04 tour Down Under, the Australians had admitted that they had no clue where to bowl to him.

Former India off-spinner and team-mate Harbhajan Singh led birthday wishes for VVS.

Happy birthday @VVSLaxman281 wish you a all the happiness.. what a man? #topman pic.twitter.com/zFG1hNKBgO

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 1, 2018

The witty Viru had a special birthday wish for a really special man, calling him “kalaai jaadugar”

The man whose wrists are worth preserving and having an insurance , wishing a special birthday to a really special man, kalaai jaadugar @VVSLaxman281 ! pic.twitter.com/uaSt8rMQ4z

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 1, 2018

Former India team-mates Amit Mishra and RP Singh also tweeted wishes for Laxman.

Happy birthday VVS bhai @vvslaxman281. You’re one of the most elegant batsman of our country. I consider myself lucky to have played with you. Have a nice day ! pic.twitter.com/O8AbJlMsXM

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) November 1, 2018

Many many happy returns of the day to one of the most stylish batsmen @VVSLaxman281. Sharing the dressing room with you was surely an awesome experience. And It’s been a fun ride hosting shows together now. Stay as special as you are..forever! Happy birthday ? pic.twitter.com/zjGbp0cRPu

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) November 1, 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor Tom Moody also wished Laxam on his birthday.

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The official handle of Team India came up with the memories of 2001. Here’s reliving VVS’ best innings:

Here's wishing one of #TeamIndia's most stylish batsmen, @VVSLaxman281 a very happy birthday ??

Relive his stupendous knock of 281 against Australia #HappyBirthdayVVSLaxman pic.twitter.com/5ljdNdgSay

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 1, 2018

VVS Laxman was named among the Wisden’s five Cricketers of the Year in 2002. In 2011, VVS Laxman was felicitated with the fourth highest civilian award in India, Padma Shri. Laxman bid international cricket adieu in 2012.

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