Full name Motganhalli Laxmanarsu Jaisimha Born March 3, 1939, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh Died July 6, 1999, Sanikpuri, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh (aged 60 years 125 days) Major teams India, Hyderabad Batting style Right-hand bat
A wonderful Hyderabadi batsman, Jaisimha, M.L brought grace and panache to the game. The shades of his inimitable batting style were seen in Mohammed Azharuddin, who too hails from Hyderabad.
Jaisimha, M.L's wristy shots on the onside were a true treat to watch and he was ever obliging. His 123 runs against England at Eden Gardens, apart from being his highest test score, was memorable in its display of a kaleidoscope of shots.
Jaisimha, M.L played in 39 test matches and scored 2056 runs at an average of 30.68.
After his retirement from test cricket, Jaisimha, M.L served briefly as the manager of the national team. Jaisimha, M.L expired in 1999 after a long battle with lung cancer.
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