“If you get Dravid, great. If you get Sachin, brilliant. If you get Laxman, it’s a miracle.”

Brett Lee repeats the words of wisdom of his former captain, Steve Waugh (27 Sep 2004).
Source: http://cricket.yahoo.com/photos/if-you-get-laxman-it-s-a-miracle-slideshow/cricket-odi-australia-v-india-photo-1345279924.html

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