http://www.senore.com/Cricket/VVS-Laxman-c2772 ponders international retirement – Cricket News Update
India premier Test batsman, VVS Laxman, is pondering retirement from International cricket after the upcoming two-match Test series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754, starting August 23. An announcement however, is expected to be made during the course of the next 24
hours.
A veteran of 134 Tests, his decision has been influenced by a lack of consistency over the past 12 months, where the Men in Blue have suffered two humiliating away whitewashes to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760
in-between the two tours.
In the past 11 longer version games, Laxman has averaged just 33.42, which is considerably less compared with his career average, which stands at an impressive 45.97. During that period, he managed to score a solitary century, which came against the Windies.
"He said he was contemplating [it]," one of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hyderabad-c792 Cricket Association officials, who spoke to Laxman, told ESPNcricinfo. The player himself hinted to The Hindu that a final call will be made soon.
Other factors, which influenced him to consider his position in the national team was the constant barrage of criticism hurled at him by cricket pundits, the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 build
for the future and bring in youngsters.
"He wanted to make sure that no one should feel that youngsters were being deprived of a chance because of him. He said he wanted to go on a high and not hear or read people saying he should go," the official said.
Also, the retirement of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229, his close friend, now puts added pressure on the veteran to finally make a call on his future. For now, he has been selected for the two-match Test series and it is expected that he will be included in the starting XI.
Reports further suggest that the 37-year-old could hang his boots after the conclusion of the opening Test.
For now, Laxman’s mentor, John http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Manoj-c1888, said that the player remains in good touch and is looking forward to performing well for the Men in Blue. "He was practising really hard and was very positive before the season started."
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