The moment VVS Laxman announced his retirment from international cricket on Saturday, the cricket world's twitterati paid tribute to the cricketer known for his dignity and elegance.

Sachin Tendulkar, one of the golden quartet of India cricket along with Laxman, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid, tweeted, "When I walk out to play in Hyd (Hyderabad) I will feel a deep void. A void that can never be fulfilled. My dear friend, VVS Laxman..."