VVS Laxman: Biography, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Former Indian cricketer Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman was born in Hyderabad on November 1, 1974. Laxman was among the best right-handed batsmen in history. He also occasionally bowled right-handed off break. Due to his nickname “Very Very Special Laxman”, he has also been known by the name VVS Laxman.

Biography of VVS Laxman

1. Real Name: Vangipurapu Venkata Sai Laxman
2. Other/Nickname: Very Very Special Laxman
3. Profession: Cricketer
4. Famous for: elegant stroke play
5. Best Performance: 281* during the 2001 Test against Australia at Eden Gardens.

Physical status of VVS Laxman

1. Height: 85 m,
2. Weight: 72 Kilograms
3. Body measurements: Chest –42 inches, Waist – 36 inches, Biceps – 14 inches
4. Eye Colour: Dark brown
5. Hair Colour: Black

Personal life of VVS Laxman

1. Date of Birth: November 1, 1974
2. Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
3. Age: 47Years (as of 2021)
4. Nationality: Indian
5. Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
6. School: Little flower High School, Hyderabad
7. College: Teri University, New Delhi
8. Highest educational qualifications: Doctorate degree

VVS Laxman’ Debut

1. Domestic cricket Debut: 1992 for Hyderabad
2. TEST Debut: 20 November 1996 v South Africa
3. ODI Debut: 9 April 1998 v Zimbabwe
4. IPL Debut: 20 April 2008 v Deccan Chargers

VVS Laxman’s Achievements

1. Felicitated with Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, 2011.
2. Felicitated with Arjuna Award, by the Government of India in recognition of his outstanding achievements in sports, 2001.
3. He is the only Indian to score 1000 runs at a single ground with an average over 100.
4. He scored 1217 runs at an average of 110.63 at Eden gardens and became the second Indian cricketer to score 1000 or more runs at a single ground.
5. He made the world record for the highest partnership (376 Runs) with Rahul Dravid in 3rd innings of a test match
6. Won the ‘Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 2002’ title

Family details of VVS Laxman

1. Marital status: Married
2. Wife’s Name: R. Sailaja
3. Wife’s Profession: Graduate in computer applications
4. Children: Daughter – Achinthya Laxman &Son – Sarvajit Laxman
5. Parents: Father – Dr. V Shantaram (A physician), Mother –Dr. V Satyabhama (A physician)
6. Siblings: Brother –VVS Ramakrishna
7. Religion: Hinduism
8. Other Hobbies: An avid reader, love to play Badminton and squash and loves watching lawn tennis matches

Here are Some of the Lesser-Known Facts About VVS Laxman

1. VVS Laxman absolutely hates smoking and drinking
2. Because both his parents are noted physicians, he had a hard time choosing cricket over medical field,
3. VVS Laxman is the grandnephew of India’s second president, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
4. His career in ODI started and ended with a duck,
5. Laxman is a religious devotee of Sai Baba,
6. Laxman’s junior cricketing career was greatly influenced by his uncle Baba Krishna Mohan. Every time Laxman made a significant contribution in class, his uncle would write about it and submit it to Hyderabad’s many newspapers for publication.
7. Although born and brought up in Hyderabad which is a hub of non-veg cuisines, especially the famous Hyderabadi Biryani, VVS Laxman is a strict Vegetarian.
8. VVS Laxman holds the record for taking a maximum number of catches by a non-wicket keeper in the ODI series.