Before V.V.S. Laxman cemented his place in cricket history with his epic 281 at Kolkata, there was a time when he was in danger of losing his spot in the Indian team.
Coming into the second essay of the Sydney Test of the 1999 - 2000 India Australia series, Laxman had recorded just 249 runs in his previous 15 innings.
Laxman resurrected his career with a brilliant attack ing 167 at Sydney — the rst of his 17 Test hundreds. India lost the match, but there would be no questions asked about his calibre after that knock.
“Sydney and Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) holds a special place in my heart. The 167 was the turning point for me, because I finally gained the confidence that I can do well against the best in the world.
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