1998 Sharjah Coca-Cola Cup final- India XI: Where are they now?

7. VVS Laxman

VVS Laxman was the mentor of the Sunrisers Hyderabad who won the IPL 2016

Another artist with the bat, this elegant Hyderabadi wasn’t required to bat in the final. A tormentor of the Australian bowling up, Laxman played one of the best knocks in Test cricket history against them at the Eden Gardens in 2001.

Unfurling some exquisite strokes, Laxman plundered 281 runs against a formidable Australian bowling attack to win a memorable match for India. Laxman, who announced his retirement in 2012, dons the commentator’s role with gusto nowadays.

He was also the mentor of the Sunrisers Hyderabad side in the IPL which recently lifted the coveted IPL title on 29th May. A sublime stroke-maker, Laxman was a delight to the eyes and some of his knocks are still treasured by cricket connoisseurs.