Bulawayo: V.V.S. Laxman had a rare outburst at his critics after stroking a classy unbeaten 125 against Zimbabwe on the second day of the first Test here on Wednesday.

“There has been some negative vibes in the team and outside and I just wanted to prove myself,” remarked Laxman after providing the team with a platform from where they could put the hosts in a corner.

Laxman was particularly scathing at critics who questioned his presence in the one-day squad and even doubted if he was fit to retain his position in the Test side.

“It’s really unfortunate. It’s unfair to put pressure on a single guy. There are different criteria for different guys.

“But then that’s been the way with me throughout my career,” he said.