5. VVS Laxman, Healing Indian Cricket
Known for his batting prowess. VVS Laxman made his test debut in 1995 against South Africa. His steady game style was more suitable for test format than for ODIs. Nevertheless, he has plenty of accolades to his credit. Off field, he was destined to follow his parents’ career, who were physicians. He was considered to be one of the top science students in his school and was enrolled in MBBS course when he got picked for Indian squad. Due to his growing occupation with cricket, he eventually dropped out of his medical course. His off the ground accomplishments were well matched by his on ground accomplishments which included 281 score in the Eden Gardens Test in 2001 and 169 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
While it is easy to get caught up in the buzz of the game, these cricketers prove that the game is not only about muscle strength. Good educational background provided them with intellectual skills to excel in the game.
