Hyderabad: Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman test is named as HCA (Hyderabad Cricket Association) adviser.
The August 18, 2012, Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket. It was announced that the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium now named after him.
In 2011, Laxman was awarded with Padma Shri award, the fourth highest civilian award of India from the Government of India.