However , he was unable to cement his place in a star - studded Indian middle order .
Laxman made his Test debut in 1996 , scoring a fifty against South Africa at Ahmedabad .
Laxman was unable to cement Laxman 's place in a star - studded Indian middle order .
Laxman made his Test debut in 1996 , scoring a fifty against South Africa at Ahmedabad .