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Lakshmipathy Balaji

Lakshmipathy Balaji: TNPL helps Tamil Nadu find young cricketers

The second edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is going to be a bigger success than the first, former India cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji said while crediting the tournament for helping the State unearth some new talents in 2016.

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IPL 2017: Facing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is like battling Army in battlefield, says Lakshmipathy Balaji

Lakshmipathy Balaji feels that facing off Bangalore batsmen in IPL 2017, especially the duo Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle would be like battling an Army.

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IPL 2017: Kolkata Knight Riders rope in Lakshmipathy Balaji as bowling coach

Lakshmipathy Balaji was an integral part of KKR s bowling line-up from 2011 to 2013, and contributed to the team s victorious campaign in 2012.

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Ranji Trophy 2016-17: Lakshmipathy Balaji surprised with frequency of ball changes in Tamil Nadu-Mumbai semi-final clash

Tamil Nadu's lower-order failed to pile up runs against Mumbai after a steady start.

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Year-ender 2016: Top retirements

Brendon McCullum, Darren Sammy and Shivnarine Chanderpaul are among the big names that walked away from cricket this year.

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Lakshmipathy Balaji and his Chennai Super Grin

John Wright called Lakshmipathy Balaji ‘The Black Bradman’. Girls went into superlatives over his “cute face” and “unique name” and “friendship bands he wears on his hands.”

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Pathan brothers in action once again

Irfan rekindled an old memory with Lakshmipathy Balaji on the eve of his retirement from First-Class (FC) cricket, while Yusuf reckons the hard work of daily workers.

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Virender Sehwag and others react to Lakshmipathy Balaji’s retirement

On the occasion of Balaji's retirement from FC cricket, the cricket fraternity congratulated Balaji for his journey.

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Lakshmipathy Balaji announces retirement from First-Class cricket

Lakshmipathy Balaji last played in First-Class cricket for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy final 2014-15, which Tamil Nadu lost.

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Infographic: History of IPL hat-tricks

In the first season, Laxmipathy Balaji became the first ever bowler to bag an IPL hat-trick. Playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he achieved the feat against a strong KXIP side in 2008.

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