The cricket fraternity knows him as very, very special, but the man himself feels that Eden Gardens is very, very special for him. "Eden Gardens is always very, very special for me," VVS Laxman said after his fifth hundred at the historic venue. Laxman scored unbeaten 176. An emotional Laxman answered queries during a media interaction yesterday.

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On Eden Gardens:
I have always enjoyed batting at Eden Gardens. Not only batting, all the Tests I have played here, I have enjoyed. It's a great ground with great history. Even if there were not many spectators, the people of Kolkata make it special. It's a special ground for all of us. When I come here, all of you remind me of that knock in the 2001 Test. This gives me a lot of inspiration.