Former Indian Cricketer VVS Laxman was quite busy on the social media network Twitter on Friday, August 10. VVS made a heartwarming gesture for his fans and followers, when he asked them to pose whatever questions they wish to have an answer and opinion from the great man on.
VVS, who played 134 Tests and scored 8,781 runs for India, started off #AskLaxman on Twitter with a post that read, "Will want to do an interactive session with you all. Please send in your questions using #AskLaxman now and I shall be happy to answer."
Will want to do a interactive session with you all. Please send in your questions using #AskLaxman now and I shall be happy to answer.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 10, 2018
Keeping with the promise, VVS replied to a selective number of tweets that he found to be really good ones.
I would play a extra spinner in Jadeja, who can also bat. https://t.co/RrFTLPGqwL
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 10, 2018
Getting better at any skill is a continuous process and slip catching is no different. https://t.co/wBUYEqbQlf
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 10, 2018
The three openers on this tour are quality players and we need to back them. https://t.co/A5OKWEU3q6
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 10, 2018
And then, his former teammate and now his colleague in the commentary box these days, Aakash Chopra asked Laxman a very interesting question, which gave an insight into his respectful relationship and admiration for VVS.
Aakash modestly asked, "Have you ever met someone who’s not good, very good or very very good? #AskLaxman"
Have you ever met someone who’s not good, very good or very very good? #AskLaxman
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 10, 2018
To this VVS amusingly quote tweeted, "Accepting a person the way he is, is the best that we can do to him. The same goes for my friend, Aakash Gameplan Chopra"
Accepting a person the way he is, is the best that we can do to him. The same goes for my friend, Aakash Gameplan Chopra https://t.co/8Eh1wk2Jyx
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 10, 2018
Just then, VVS got another reply to this tweet and it was from the Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara. "Sanga", as he is fondly called around the world, asked, "@VVSLaxman281 saw that you’re answering a lot of questions. How is your hearing after sitting next to Murali for a few seasons and having him talk nonstop to you?"
@VVSLaxman281 saw that you’re answering a lot of questions. How is your hearing after sitting next to Murali for a few seasons and having him talk nonstop to you?
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) August 10, 2018
Sanga made a funny reference to Laxman's time spent with Muttiah Muralitharan over the last few years for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Laxman is the mentor and consultant for the affable Indian Premier League franchise, while Murali is the spin bowling coach of the side.
To this, VVS made a laughable reply by quoting, "Hearing is thankfully intact, you should know how it feels much more :) But, it’s a wonderful experience working with him"
Hearing is thankfully intact , you should know how it feels much more :) But, it’s a wonderful experience working with him https://t.co/R3yG0I6cN9
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 10, 2018