India's first ever No.1 Test team and where they are today
With an innings win against Sri Lanka at the Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium the Indian team studded with legends were at the peak of the rankings.
5. VVS Laxman:
Laxman, who played a significant part in India’s wins especially with his exploits in the 2nd innings retired in 2012 after the overseas debacle along with Dravid. After featuring in the first three seasons of the IPL for his home team Deccan Chargers, Laxman was picked up Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011. After his retirement, Laxman joined Hyderabad’s new IPL franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s coaching staff in 2013.
As the mentor of the team, Laxman, along with the head coach Tom Moody, laid a strong foundation while building the team and it was evident with SRH’s triumph in 2016. The Hyderabadi batsman also joined the commentary team after his International retirement and was a part of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) appointed by the BCCI which includes Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.
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