VVS Laxman
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Ex-International Cricketer, Head of Cricket- NCA
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Joined May 2014
Gratitude to #SushilKumar ,a Haryana Roadways driver who took #RishabhPant away from the burning car, wrapped him with a bedsheet and called the ambulance. We are very indebted to you for your selfless service, Sushil ji 🙏 #RealHero
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Bow down in gratitude to Mayur Shelke who saved the life of a 6 year old child of a visually impaired mother,risking his own life . The railways announced a cash prize for Mayur,and he donated half of it for the child’s education. Proud of Mayur’s values🙏🏼
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Shocked to hear about yesterday's developments. Having known @GautamGambhir for nearly 2 decades, I can vouch for his integrity, character and the respect he has for women.
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A great example of courage, determination and resilience. Might not have ended up on the winning side, but Mohd. Rizwan’s grit and fight after being in ICU for two days, truly inspiring. Sport is a great teacher and there is so much to learn from everyone.
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Tears of joy and hearts brimming with devotion and joy. Siyavar Ramchandra ji ki Jai 🙏🏼.Jai Shree Ram 🙏🏼.#AyodhaRamMandir
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Shocking news to wake up to here in India. Rest in peace my dear friend. Such tragic news 💔🥲
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Historic series win for Team India! Youngsters delivered when it mattered, with Gilll and Pant in the forefront. Hats off to Ravi Shastri and the support staff for their part in this turnaround! So so proud of this bunch, this is one for the ages👏👏👏 #AUSvsIND.
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Jimmy Neesham was thinking about quitting cricket a year ago and nearly won the World Cup for his country today. Ben Stokes after what happened in the T20 WC final in 2016 , won the match for his country today. Lesson sport teaches- Never give up and keep dreaming #EngvsNZ.
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Mohammed Shami has been a stellar performer for India for eight years, playing a significant role in many a victory. He can't be defined by one performance. My best wishes are always with him. I urge fans & followers of the game to support @MdShami11 and the Indian team.
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Excellent gesture from @ajinkyarahane88 and the indian team to Felicitate Nathan Lyon on his 100th Test Match. One more example of Sportsman Spirt from Rahane. How dignified he is even after achieving such a incredible win. #Leader #AUSvsIND.
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Praying for Rishabh Pant. Thankfully he is out of danger. Wishing @RishabhPant17 a very speedy recovery. Get well soon Champ.
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Seeing Dhoni’s journey from a small town boy into a match-winner and one of the most astute leaders the world has seen was remarkable. Thank you for the wonderful memories, Mahi. It was my privilege to play alongside you and I will always cherish the memories we shared together.
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Visited Madurai Meenakshi temple on the first day of Navratri. A special feeling ☺️
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#WATCH | Indian Army personnel today carried a woman, who was stuck at a hospital with her newborn child due to heavy snowfall, on a stretcher for almost 6-km to take her to her home in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir.
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What an innings , dear Nitish. To become the third youngest Indian to score a Test hundred in Aus and what an ocassion to do it with the team in trouble. I am sure this will be first of many. Enjoyed your positivity and fearless stroke play. Keep it up. God bless you always 🌸
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It’s been an absolute pleasure playing with Yuvi. You will go down as one of the greatest players in the history of the game. You have been an inspiration to us with your resilience,determination & above all the love & passion you showed towards the game. Good luck @YUVSTRONG12 !
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18 years ago #OnThisDay ,I had the good fortune of playing my part in a memorable Test match victory against Australia at the Eden Gardens. Was a complete team effort, and a test match victory I am very proud to have been a part of.
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Congratulations Team India on becoming the T20 World Champions. Been the best team in the tournament remaining unbeaten throughout. Great composure and character shown by the team to win this from the situation we were in with 5 overs remaining. Every player deserves credit
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A top class innings from a high class player. Take a bow #RohitSharma . Could well be a series defining innings. Come on, let’s get a big lead.
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This is a very special Test Match win. After being 127/7 on the first day, not many teams can make a comeback and win a away test the way Team India have done. That is why this is a very special Indian Team. Congratulations to everyone for playing their part in a memorable win.
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Was fortunate to be a part of the #KumbhMela and take a holy dip in the Sangam today. Har Har Gange 🙏🏼
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Kabhi pohe se teekhe, kabhi jalebi se meethe . wonderful start to the day in Indoor, where we had breakfast outdoor 😛
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Met him for the first time at frmr Hyderabad great Abdul Azeem’s residence. And I feel so proud to see the rapid progress #Siraj has already made in intern’al cricket. His life is another testament of what one can achieve through hardwork & will-power.More power to you young man
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Congrats @SGanguly99 on becoming the President of @BCCI I have got no doubt that under your leadership Indian Cricket will continue to prosper.Wishing you lots of success in your new role Dada.
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First day in office at the NCA! An exciting new challenge in store, look forward to the future and to working with the future of Indian cricket.
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What a remarkable performance by Team India. Once again great show of resilience under grave provocation, spate of injuries and several key players missing. Bravo! #AUSvsIND.
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Presence of mind & humanity. May all be blessed with it. Constables K Chandan & Inayathulla from Bahadurpura, Traffic PS, saved the life of a heart attack patient in Hyderabad, by providing CPR. The desire to truly serve others is one of the greatest attributes of a human. Salute
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. @SDhawan25 leading the team not just on the field, but off the field as well. Brilliant camaraderie among the boys, great to watch. Bolo Tara Ra ra.#INDvSA
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19 years ago #OnThisDay ,had the fortune of playing my part in a memorable Test match victory against at the Eden Gardens against Australia. Was an absolute team effort, and a test match victory I feel very privileged and honoured to have been a part of.
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37 years 10 months ago was the last time India won a test at the MCG, none of the players from either sides were born. This win is one to savour & cherish for a long time and a perfect end to 2018 for Team India. Each player can be very proud of their contribution to this win👍.
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What an incredible win. Mohammad Shami exceptional to defend 2 of the last 4 balls in the main game and #RohitSharma showing once again why he is one of the most dangerous batsman in the world. A match to remember for a long long time #NZvIND
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A beautiful rendition of the Shree Ram Stuti by my daughter Achinthya on the ocassion of the Ram Mandir Pran pratishtha in honour of our beloved Ram Lalla. Jai Shree Ram 🙏🏼🌸
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Just finished watching Maharshi .Simply loved it. The strong and inspiring message the movie conveyed is very important for all of us. One more powerful performance by @urstrulyMahesh 👌.
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Virat’s knock in Mohali in the #T20WorldCup against Australia was probably one of the finest I have seen and this one was probably a notch higher because of the big ground & India being 31-4. Class is always permanent and an outstanding win for Team India in a thriller #IndvsPak
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How can this be out. When you are not sure whether the ball was taken cleanly after watching so many replays using top class technology and still go by the soft signal given by the on-field umpire. I think this rule needs to be revisited and changed. #INDvsENG
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Many congratulations to @ChennaiIPL on winning their fourth IPL title. Brilliantly team effort and wonderfully led by @msdhoni . #IPLFinal
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Aabid Surti has saved 20 million liters of water in India by going door to door to repair leaking faucets , and he says ' I am only 84 and if I can, you can '. What a man, what an inspiration.
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Many more happy returns of the day @SGanguly99 ! Wish you ever more success and love #HappyBirthdayDada
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Many more happy returns of the day to a man whose composure and patience continues to be an inspiration. #HappyBirthdayDhoni
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Spectacular scenes from Mumbai. This is what Sport does, unite people and give them so much to cheer about and spread joy. Thanking our team once again for giving so many of our countrymen so much joy and happiness. Here’s to many more trophies and celebrations. #VictoryParade
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Can understand the pain and anguish Ambati Rayudu may be feeling after the World Cup snub even after performing well. I wish him lots of happiness and peace in his second innings.
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For someone playing only his 2nd test match @RealShubmanGill looks very assured at the wicket. Good solid defence, positive stroke play and clarity of thought. Definitely has a very bright future for India in all the 3 formats. #AUSvsIND.
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28th five-wicket haul for @ashwinravi99 one of the Greats in the history of the game and this will be more special with this ground being his home. Most five-wicket hauls in Tests since January 2010 for this man! Congratulations Ash. #EngvsInd @StarSportsIndia
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He may not have got his 💯 but @RishabhPant17 can be very proud at the way he batted. Got India back into the game with his aggressive stroke play. Well done young man. #AUSvIND.
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Many Congratulations @GautamGambhir on your victory. Wish you well always. May you serve people well.
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Murugan, an auto driver from Tamil Nadu who once wanted to end his life, today, feeds 1000's of homeless!. Where there is a will,there is a way !
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Coming back to Sharjah after a long time. Whenever I walk on this field memories of those two special 100s from @sachin_rt comes back to my mind, rushing like a #desertstorm
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Great things never come from comfort zone and this is great knock from @ashwinravi99 Also showed it’s going to be hard batting on this pitch but hard does not mean impossible. Nothing but RESPECT Ash🙏 #INDvsENG
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What an incredible day of Test Match Cricket and one to remember for a long time for every Indian Fan. Bumrah and Shami fighting with the bat early in the day, and pace attack of Siraj, Ishant, Bumrah, Shami giving it their all and India registering a sensational win #LordsTest
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You never know when & how opportunity knocks on your door but when it appears you should be ready. I am sure both @Natarajan_91 and @Sundarwashi5 are well prepared for their 1st test match. Congrats and Good luck. #AUSvIND.
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A high voltage contest these #INDvPAK games, and the boys have shown tremendous composure and character. Very well played to begin the Asia Cup with a remarkable win. #AsiaCup2022
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Congrats @Sundarwashi5 & @imShard on ur maiden Test 50’s. Loved the fight, technique and will power you both exhibited. Also a good example for young bowlers to work on their batting as you never know when your contribution with the bat will help the team. #AUSvIND.
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What an incredible performance by Team India. Great start by Rohit, wonderful contribution from Shreyas Iyer and #ViratKohli on his birthday giving a great gift to all his admirer’s. A great day to reach his 49th ODI 100. And then the Indian bowlers led by Ravindra Jadeja were
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Congratulations #IndiaLegends on winning the inaugural #RoadSafetyWorldSeries It was a fitting finals and credit to both the teams for playing with a lot of passion and enthusiasm. Well done.
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A big thanks to Rohit Sharma for taking time from his rehab to talk to the Asia Cup-bound Under-19 squad at the NCA. I am sure the boys would have gained immensely from Rohit sharing his wisdom and experiences.
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Not only a great player but also a great ambassador of the game. Absolute class and a brilliant gesture from Virat. Winning hearts ♥️! #INDvAUS.
With India fans giving Steve Smith a tough time fielding in the deep, @imVkohli suggested they applaud the Australian instead. Absolute class 👏 #SpiritOfCricket #ViratKohli
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Very unfortunate to see what’s happening at SCG. There is no place for this rubbish. Never understood the need to yell abuse at players on a sporting field. If you’re not here to watch the game and can’t be respectful, then pls don’t come and spoil the atmosphere. #AUSvIND.
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Happy Birthday to a very special cricketer and human being who gave many memorable moments to us and cricket lovers around the world. He was and continues to be a hero and an inspiration @sachin_rt . #HappyBirthdaySachin
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From this in 2011, to becoming the highest ever century maker in World Cup History , scoring 7 hundreds in just 2 World Cups plus 2 matches, just proves again that “Never ever give up” and that Champions find a way to live their dream. #RohitSharma #INDvsAFG
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Many more happy returns of the day @SGanguly99 . May you taste ever more success and receive more and more love. Have a great day and year ahead #HappyBirthdayDada
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Great win for Team India with every player rising to the ocassion and not to forget Rahul and the support staff for the fabulous work they have done behind the scenes. A day of fulfillment when all the effort bears fruit. 🙏🏼 #T20IWorldCup
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Wonderful to see 75 year old Selvamma using high tech solar power fan to grill Bhutta on the rode side in Bangalore. The LED can run light and a regulated fan . Technology and innovation being embraced for a larger good is so pleasing to see.
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Never knew one of my finest close in catches would come in a full suit and not whites 😅. Sunday morning cricket coming up on #Cricketlive 11.30am @StarSportsIndia Hindi
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What a stunning century it was from Rohit Sharma. 35 ball 100. May this purple patch continue.
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Mohammad Mahboob Malik, a tea seller from Kanpur takes care of education for. 40 children. He has a small tea shop and spends 80% of his income on the education of these children. What an inspiration !
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Kareem Bhai who lives in Hyderabad is trying to make a difference in the society by distributing newspapers to poor children and making sure that they grow up as aware individuals. Simple things bring about great changes.
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Great to catch up with my partner in crime, 23 years to the day since we batted out the entire day against Australia in Kolkata. Rahul and I went down memory lane, reliving and reminiscing that riveting series! What fun 😊
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It was absolutely wonderful to see the pride with which @msdhoni wore his Territorial army uniform while receiving the well deserved #PadmaBhushan today, exactly 7 years after we won the 2011 World Cup. Heartiest congratulations !
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Five out of five for #TeamIndia . An outstanding spell from @MdShami11 that ensured India had to chase only 274 when it could have been much more. And then what has become a habit for us to watch the chase master Virat Kohli being in his zone and finishing it with astonishing
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The way @RealShubmanGill batted today he definitely deserved a century- but I’m sure there are many that lie ahead in his future. Amazing talent and more importantly has the mental strength to handle pressure. #future #class #AUSvIND
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Congratulations, Virat, on a stellar stint as Test captain. In an era dominated by white-ball cricket, it's great to see how passionate you are about the longest format. You have led by example, played the game with great intensity & valued preparation in pursuit of excellence👌
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@ajinkyarahane88 led the side brilliantly, giving a lot of confidence to youngsters and Pujara exhibited his steely resolve once again. Can’t forget the young bowling unit. Fantastic team effort💪💪 #AUSvsIND.
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What an innings Hitman , quite unreal. Many congratulations on the 3rd ODI double. 3 alone out of a total 7 ODI double hundred's. Take a bow @ImRo45
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Thank you everyone for all your wonderful birthday wishes each in their own sweet way. Was blessed to have a wonderful darshan of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya. Jai Shri Ram.🙏🏼
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Thank you very much @narendramodi ji for sharing the story of historic Kolkata Test Match & inspiring young students. To students preparing for exams, my humble advice would be to be clear about your goals & be determined to make it happen & do not compare yourself with anyone.
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Also special mention to the bus conductor, Paramjit who along with Driver Sushil helped Rishabh. Very grateful to these selfless guys who had great presence of mind and a big heart. Gratitude to them and all who helped.
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Very proud of you, Siraj! Not easy to stay on in Australia after losing your father but I am sure your commitment and passion for the game would make him very proud. Congrats on your maiden 5-wkt haul. Many more to come. Keep it up. #AusvInd
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I bow down to all those who.laid down their lives so that we can celebrate this day. Happy #IndependenceDay2023
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Waah ! Mazaa aa gaya. What a wonderful partnership between Shami and Bumrah. They may not have the best of techniques but from experience i Can say that bowlers have a big heart. And Ishant, Shami and Bumrah have displayed just that today at a decisive stage in the #LordsTest .
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Many more happy returns of the day @imVkohli . May you find ever more joy, success and love. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli.
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76 yr old Harjinder Singh helps road accident victims with free rides to the nearest hospital in his ‘auto ambulance’ in Delhi. He also distributes free medicines to patients in his neighbourhood, one-tenth of his income is spent on medicines for diabetic patients. Salute 🙏🏼
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Wishing you a very happy birthday @msdhoni .May you continue to entertain ,inspire and provide joy. #HappyBirthdayMSDhoni
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Many more happy returns of the day dear @imVkohli . Wishing you a great year full of happiness and sunshine! May you continue to set new benchmarks and experience ever more love and joy #HappyBirthdayViratKohli
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Many congratulations Ash on a memorable career. You have been an inspiration and have been a great example of how to make the best of your talent and achieve excellence. Won India so many matches and series with both bat and ball and a great competitor , I am sure your second
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Shocked to hear about the demise of #PuneethRajkumar . My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti 🙏🏼🌸
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Yet another Test Match, yet another marvellous innings from Pujara. Many congratulations on the 18th Test hundred. Has been a delight to watch you bat, @cheteshwar1 !
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