Balaji Retires from First-Class Cricket

Chennai: Fast bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji has announced his retirement from First-Class cricket.

He will however continue to play in the leagues and also in the ongoing inaugural edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).

Balaji last played in First-Class cricket for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy final 2014-15, which Tamil Nadu lost to Karnataka. He took up the role of a bowling coach along with being a player for Tamil Nadu in the previous season, but did not play a single game for his side.

Balaji was the captain when Tamil Nadu played the Ranji Trophy final n 2011-12, but ended up on the losing side.

Balaji has picked up 330 wickets in his 106 First-Class appearances. He also has 145 List A wickets from his 100 games.

Balaji has represented India in all formats. He has played eight Tests, picking up 27 wickets and also 20 ODIs, claiming 34 wickets. In his five Twenty20 Internationals, he has bagged 10 wickets. His last appearance for India was in 2012 in the World T20 in Sri Lanka.

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