VVS Laxman has a heartwarming wish for good friend Rahul Dravid on his 47th birthday

VVS Laxman came forward to wish his good friend Rahul Dravid as he turned 47 on Saturday. Taking to micro-blogging site, Laxman wished Dravid a year filled with love, happiness, and prosperity.

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Both Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman were involved in two match-winning partnerships against Australia in 2001 and 2003 respectively.

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Dravid & Laxman's crucial partnerships

first of two partnerships against Australia had come during homes series in 2001 at iconic Eden Gardens. India seemed to be down and out of contest after y were bundled out for 171 in reply to Australia's 445 after which n skipper Steve Waugh enforced follow-on which turned out to be spot-on as Sourav Ganguly-led side were reduced to 232/4. However, Dravid and Laxman had or ideas as ir 376 runs for fifth wicket stand. Laxman scored 281 while Dravid scored 180 as India registered 657/7.

In reply, Australia were skittled for 212 as India won contest by 171 runs. 

or Dravid-Laxman special moment had come more than a couple of years later at Adelaide Oval. India in ir first innings were reeling at 85/4 and that is when Dravid and Laxman came to rescue.

duo smashed Aussie bowlers all around park and added 303 runs for fifth wicket. Laxman scored 148 while Dravid scored 233 as India finished ir innings at 523 reby registering a 78-run first-innings lead. 

Aussies were bowled out for 196 in ir second innings riding on Ajit Agarkar's six-wickets. India were set a target of 230 runs. Even though it sounded easy but it seemed a herculean task as Sourav Ganguly-led side lost wickets at crucial junctures. However, first innings hero Rahul Dravid anchored run chase and led India to a famous win with an unbeaten 72. He was also adjudged Man of Match and eventually went on to bag Man of Series award as well. 

(Im Courtesy: @VVSLaxman281)

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