VVS Laxman has been one of the finest cricketers India has ever produced especially in Tests. Apart from being a dependable batsman, Laxman was also a very good slip fielder as well as a short leg fielder. In his 16-year illustrious career between 1996 to 2012, the Hyderabadi cricketer has represented India in 134 Tests and 86 One Day Internationals.VVS had played a couple of match-winning knocks against the then world beaters Australia both at home and away. He had registered his highest Test score of 281 in 2001 at the Eden Gardens. Coming back to that incredible knock, BCCI has decided to showcase a video tribute to the 'Very Very Special' man on his birthday.

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BCCI's 'Very Very Special' tribute for Laxman

As VVS Laxman turned 45 on Friday, wishes poured in from all corners for the cricketer-turned commentator which included the fans as well as the cricketing fraternity. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) came forward and dedicated a very special video to Laxman. The video is about VVS Laxman's incredible innings of 281 against Australia at the iconic Eden Gardens in 2001. Watch the video here.

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Laxman's incredible knock at Eden Gardens

India were coming into the 2nd Test match at Eden Gardens on the back of a loss in Mumbai. Even in this Test, a defeat looked inevitable for India. After electing to bat first, the Aussies had posted 445 and in reply, India were bundled out for 171 and then Australian skipper Steve Waugh had enforced the follow-on. Waugh's decision turned out to be brilliant as the hosts were reduced to 232/4. However, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid had other ideas. Laxman scored a 452-ball 281 and added 376 runs with Rahul Dravid (180) for the fifth wicket. The Hyderabadi batsman missed out on a well-deserved triple hundred but he had done enough to help India register a famous win. The Sourav Ganguly-led side won this contest by 171 runs. India also won the following Test in Chennai to win the three-match series.

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