VVS Laxman
Nov 13 2008, Sreelata Yellamrazu

That is what seems to be the anthem. Dhoni, like V.V.S. Laxman, must consider Australia his favourite opponent and the Australians, in turn, beginning to think that India has produced yet another nemesis.
Laxman’s heroics...

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