Cricketing World Wishes a Very Special Birthday to VVS Laxman

It has been quite a special day. Not only because of team India winning the series against the Windies but also, it is the birthday of the most-loved cricketer in India, VVS Laxman. Perhaps, Laxman falls in that rare list of having zero haters. Meanwhile, he turns 44 on Thursday, and the wishes across the cricketing fraternity poured in.

Being born into a family of well-known doctors, Laxman also wanted to be a medical professional. He got an honorary Doctoral Degree from the TERI University in 2015. However, he also continued his passion of playing cricket.

Coming to his cricketing career, success didn’t come easy for VVS Laxman. After waiting for three years, he finally got his first Test century, and then the series against Australia completely changed the course of his career.

VVS Laxman will ever be remembered for his most excellent innings of 281 against Australia in Kolkata. His incredible knock registered one of the most significant victories for India in Test cricket, especially, against the Australian side.

He won ‘Man of the Match’ award after scoring an epic 281-run and soon, became the most dependable player for team India in the Test circuit. After a fine time, he called curtains on his career and then, started doing the mentor role for certain sides.

Post-retirement, he also handed his services for the state teams, as the coach and also mentored Bengal side as well. Further, he associated with Deccan Chargers and then Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.

Meanwhile, the cricketing fraternity across the world has taken time to wish their dear friend, VVS Laxman. Players like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, came up with different wishes.

Here are the best tweets:

@VVSLaxman281 happy birthday to one of my heroes .. a perfect gentleman and a terrific batsman .. happy birthday Vvs ?

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) November 1, 2018

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

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

His shots, like the person he is, were always cultured and stylish. Even gentle. Wish @VVSLaxman281 a great year ahead.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 1, 2018

A very happy birthday to one of the finest human beings I have the privilege of knowing and calling a friend @VVSLaxman281 . Pls save some ? for me pic.twitter.com/j61dOxD7Yn

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) November 1, 2018

He knew the Importance of Power nap, during his long innings during his playing days and continuing with the trend in the commentary box. A man at ease and at peace, Happy Birthday @VVSLaxman281 ! pic.twitter.com/UCsVBrY5yF

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 1, 2018

Extremely excited to read this one from one of my favourite authors Jeffrey Archer- Heads You win ! https://t.co/ig2iAbO267 pic.twitter.com/t0R0mZqNV7

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 31, 2018

A 'very very special' and happy birthday to a 'very very special' cricketer and friend.

Happy birthday @VVSLaxman281! #birthday #work #friends #cricket #starsports pic.twitter.com/RvEqI1Id1s

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 1, 2018

Happy Birthday @VVSLaxman281 !! Wish you good health and happiness! pic.twitter.com/uonLOwdi2X

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) November 1, 2018

Happiest birthday and best wishes to @VVSLaxman281 !

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 1, 2018

Happy birthday Lax! Have a good one @VVSLaxman281

— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) November 1, 2018

281 is a Very Very Special number for every Indian. Happy Birthday, @vvslaxman281. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead. pic.twitter.com/f82TlUvT6Z

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 1, 2018

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

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 1, 2018

Wish u a very very special bday @VVSLaxman281 laxi bhai god bless u always ??????

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) November 1, 2018

Many many happy returns of the day Laxman bhai ⁦@VVSLaxman281⁩ ⁦@circleofcricket⁩ ⁦@ICC⁩ pic.twitter.com/8ePTTryhfD

— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) November 1, 2018

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 happy returns of the day to a very very special friend and a legendary batsman. May God always bless you buddy. @VVSLaxman281 ? pic.twitter.com/J7vCkAs2nd

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) 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

Happy birthday, @VVSLaxman281! ?

The former @BCCI batsman played for Lancashire for a short stint in 2007 and the 2009 season.

? #RedRoseTogether pic.twitter.com/rSHL5vkV4J

— Lancashire Cricket (@lancscricket) November 1, 2018

When VVS Laxman hit the ball, it would tarry for a few milliseconds to say thank you before graciously gliding off to the boundary…
Happy birthday to one of the finest batsmen I have been privileged to watch.

— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) November 1, 2018

#HappyBirthday to our ‘Very Very Special’ mentor, @VVSLaxman281. May you continue to inspire and have a wonderful year ahead. #VVSLaxman ?? pic.twitter.com/eAo9UF0dmC

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) November 1, 2018