Laxman was told "His service Not Required" for DC: Gilchrist

Gilchrist has come out openly and said that his predecessor was already given notice about excluding him from the team.

VVS Laxman captained Hyderabad Deccan Chargers in IPL 2008 but did not find any success. He his leadership post was replaced by former Australian keeper Adam Gilchrist. He managed some wins but ended in the 7th position. Bangalore finished lost at 8th position.

This year, DC started aggressively and surprised everyone with their performance. Adam Gilchrist became the second top run scorer behind the orange cap winner Matthew Hayden from Chennai Super Kings.

"VVS Laxman went through a lot obviously emotionally as he had the captaincy taken away from him and he has been here and played just five games. We told him that we did not need him in the end of the tournament. But we wanted him to contribute--his vast knowledge, experience and another thing that is a wonderful example that not only Twenty 20 players but also a senior player like him wants to learn how to play Twenty20 format. He has worked with our fitness trainer, fielding coach and head coach Darren Lehmann. So, that is exciting to see that VVS epitomises what the franchise has been this year," Gilchrist was quoted as saying Monday on the official IPL website.

Laxman played just 5 matches this season and was not seen after that. He was not available in the dug-out also. He became visible in the presentation ceremony to collect his medals with the happy Chargers with the trophy.