Quick Info
| Profession | Former Indian Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/11/1974 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana) |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman |
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| Nickname | Very Very Special, Lachu Bhai, God of 4th Innings |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm (6' 1") |
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| Weight | 72 kg (159 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Little Flower High School, Hyderabad |
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| College/University | Teri University, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualifications | Honorary Doctorate Degree |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Playing Badminton and Squash, Watching Lawn Tennis matches, Reading |
Family
| Father | Dr. V. Shantaram (Physician) |
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| Mother | Dr. V. Satyabhama (Physician) |
| Siblings | VVS Ramakrishna |
Career
| International Debut |
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| International Retirement |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||
| Domestic/State Team | Deccan Chargers, Hyderabad (India), Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Lancashire | ||||
| Nature on field | Cool | ||||
| Likes to play against | Australia | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Leg Flick | ||||
| Records (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | In 2001, when he scored 281 runs against Australia at Eden Gardens. | ||||
| Current Role | Head of Cricket at National Cricket Academy (NCA), Head Coach of India Under-19 and India A teams, Cricket Commentator |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Mohammed Azharuddin |
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| Food | Continental Foods, South Indian Cuisines |
| Cricket Ground | Chinnaswamy Stadium Bangalore, Sydney Australia, Eden Gardens Kolkata |
| Film | Jerry Maguire |
| Actor(s) | Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan |
| Actress | Aishwarya Rai |
| Singer | S Balasubramaniam |
| Politician | Chandrababu Naidu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. V. V. S. Laxman does not smoke. | |
| 2. Laxman's parents are renowned physicians. | |
| 3. Before pursuing cricket, Laxman had to choose between medicine and cricket, selecting the latter. | |
| 4. He is the great-grand-nephew of India's second President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. | |
| 5. Laxman had to wait three years to achieve his first Test Century. | |
| 6. His uncle, Baba Krishna Mohan, played a significant role in shaping his cricket career. | |
| 7. Laxman and Brett Lee played their first Under-19 International Game against each other. | |
| 8. Both Laxman's debut and final ODI match resulted in a duck. | |
| 9. Laxman is a devoted follower of Sathya Sai Baba. | |
| 10. He never had the opportunity to participate in a World Cup match. | |
| 11. In 2002, he was recognized as one of Wisden's Cricketers of the Year. | |
| 12. In 2021, Laxman was appointed as the head of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, Karnataka. | |
| 13. Laxman, along with former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori, joined the International Cricket Council's Men's Cricket Committee in July 2022. | |
| 14. He received the Padma Shri award in 2011, India's fourth-highest civilian honour. | |
| 15. He was a member of the Indian team that jointly won the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka. | |
| 16. He was the captain of the Deccan Chargers team in the Indian Premier League when it first started. | |
| 17. He was a mentor for the Sunrisers Hyderabad until 2021. |