May be in"Ramayana' epic Laxman may not be the hero.Laxman was having only a supporting character.That is,to assist Rama.But in PSC stadium V.V.S.Laxman had a very different storyline and also duty too.What would he do if there was no Rama in the story ?Of course Laxman has to take the charge...What Laxman had done in the final and 3-rd test against Srilanka was exactly the same.There was no Rama in the final day of the third test match.To be there in the top spot India must had to win that test.In that critical situation Laxman was there in the role of a hero to guide India to the victory.
With a 11-run lead in the first innings,Srilanka a posted a total of 257 as India's target.They were once at 89/7.They would have to say the Indian bowlers and Indian captain Dhoni for allowing them to score 267 runs.A well knocked innings by Samaraweera and Mendis .As soon as Malinga came Dhoni spread the field and mainly targeted on the tail-enders which caused India a lot.Now it is becoming a custom in the International matches to take on the tail-enders leaving behind the then recognized batsmen.Anyway Srialanka posted a target of 257.
In reply when India was there at 53/3 at stumps on day-4.Not sure that India could reach it or not.There was having some huge hope in the minds of Srilankans as the pitch would really support the spinners in the fifth day.In the final day the night watchman Ishant sahrma got out early in the morning itself adding worries to the Indian team.At that time Sachin was there in the crease with 16 runs and India were at 63/4-- a much troubled situation... Then came the real hero Laxman who had his day.He deleted the Srilankan hopes with his majestic wrist-play.He loved batting in the middle as he used to strike the ball too late.With a 123 run partnership with Sachin he made sure India's victory.Then came Suresh Raina who had a very wonderful test series till his debut in the second test who scores 41 runs and gave Laxman a very good support......
