“Watch him. But don't try to imitate. Only VVS can play them.”

—  V. V. S. Laxman

Source: John Wright to young batsman on VVS Laxman. http://www.scrolldroll.com/quotes-about-vvs-laxman-that-show-he-is-truly-very-very-special/

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