We all know that legendary former Indian cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman are popular for their bonhomie. The two players share great amity between them and have stitched numerous marathon partnerships for the Indian team during their playing days.
They are experts to score runs in toughest of conditions and it made them the legends of the game. VVS Laxman turned 43 today (November 1). Cricketers and fans took to the social media to wish the genial Hyderabadi. Laxman, who played 134 Tests and 86 ODIs, was known for his wristy flicks on the ground. His batting elegance as admired all over the world.
He was a nightmare for Australian bowlers. He reserved his best against the Aussies. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who was Laxman’s India team-mate for several years and was part of memorable successes and also disappointments, wanted to make Laxman’s birthday special and took to Twitter to reveal the secret behind Laxman’s amazing run-scoring ability.
Well, the fans certainly wanted to know what this secret could be. Sachin mentioned that VVS Laxman used to go for a shower and then eat an apple before heading on to the crease to bat. Well, that is quite some routine. The players are known to have their own superstitions and apparently, this is what made Laxman comfortable during his playing days.
“Happy bday, Lax! Shall I spill out the secret behind your ability to score runs? Taking a shower & eating an apple before going to bat. Oops,” tweeted Sachin Tendulkar.
Happy b’day, Lax! Shall I spill out the secret behind ur ability to score runs? Taking a shower & eating an apple before going to bat. Oops😜 pic.twitter.com/DNYFNQUnAi
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 1, 2017
Last year, former skipper Sourav Ganguly too had said Laxman would spend time in the shower even when he was slotted to go to bat next. “You would find him (Laxman) taking a shower even as the number 4 and 5 batters were at the crease. He would even be the last to board the team bus,” Ganguly had said.
How would the Nawab of Najafgarh miss this chance?
Virender Sehwag, who has his own style of wishing people, wrote this for Laxman on Twitter. “Wishing #WristJaadugar & Bhrata Shri @VVSLaxman281 a very happy birthday. Can calm any situation with a flick of his wrists. Chitiyan Kalaiyan,” Sehwag tweeted.
Wishing #WristJaadugar & Bhrata Shri @VVSLaxman281 a very happy birthday.Can calm any situation with a flick of his wrists.Chitiyan Kalaiyan pic.twitter.com/fYv9z2FGW1
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 31, 2017
Laxman, who retired from international cricket in 2012, is now a TV commentator. He is also a mentor with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).