Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Gillespie Flaps Arms to Disturb Laxman in 2001 Test
During a cricket match in Kolkata in 2001, a fast bowler named Jason Gillespie tried to distract a batsman named VVS Laxman by flapping his arms like a bird.
Laxman was batting really well and scored 284 runs.
After Gillespie's funny action, Laxman hit the ball and ran between the wickets, smiling.
Gillespie thought it was worth a try to distract Laxman, even though it didn't work.
Jason Gillespie tried to distract VVS Laxman by flapping his arms during the 2000/01 Kolkata Test.
Laxman was batting well and scored 284 runs in that match.
Gillespie's action did not work as intended, and Laxman ran between the wickets.
Laxman had a smile on his face after the incident.
Gillespie admitted he had to try something to disturb Laxman's concentration.
- Who
- Jason Gillespie and VVS Laxman
- What
- Gillespie attempted to distract Laxman by flapping his arms
- When
- During the 2000/01 Kolkata Test
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Why
- To disturb Laxman's concentration
- Players Involved
- Jason Gillespie, VVS Laxman
- Match
- 2000/01 Kolkata Test
- Laxman's Score
- 284 runs
- Gillespie's Action
- Flapped arms to disturb Laxman
- Outcome
- Laxman scored runs and smiled