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20 years of Eden classic: When VVS Laxman took India over the line SECTIONS Share Synopsis Laxman, having batted for over a day, hitting over 30 boundaries and cruising towards his double-century, walked back as Eden Gardens (and every Australian, led by Warne) applauded. ET CONTRIBUTORS Just after lunch on the fourth day of the Test, at 386-4, VVS Laxman square-drove the persevering Glenn McGrath’s effort ball. Taking the edge, it flew head-high towards Shane Warne at a wide first slip. Leaping to his right, arm outstretched, Warne clung on. Laxman, having batted for over a day, hitting over 30 boundaries and cruising towards his double-century, walked back as Eden Gardens (and every Australian, led by Warne) applauded. Inspired by Laxman and with the bowlers tiring, having bowled over 160 overs in the heat (the innings break was only 10 minutes), India, 112 ahead after following on, dug in.

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