V V S Laxman's classy innings of 281 against Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata has been rated as the greatest Test performance of the last 50 years. In a poll by cricket players, commentators and journalists in a digital magazine 'Cricket Monthly' the honour was accorded to the wristy Hyderabadi player for fabulous series-turning knock.In the historic match in 2001, India came from a follow on trailing 274 runs in the first innings to win the match. Laxman after his first innings' 59 out of a team score of 171, came up with his magical innings of 281 and also added 376 runs for the fifth wicket with Rahul Dravid 180.