Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IBNS) Indian batsman VVS Laxman on Saturday retired from international cricket after playing for about 16 years.
"I was fortunate to play in an era when Indian cricket team played its best matches," said Laxman who has played 134 Test matches and 86 ODIs for India.
He said his cricketing career was an emotional journey he will forever cherish.
Laxman, who bats right-handed and occasionally bowls off-spin, thanked his parents, wife, friends and cricket officials for supporting him all through his career.
He was out of form of late.
He will not play the second Test match against New Zealand.
