Lakshmipathy Balaji

Lakshmipathy Balaji (born 27 September 1981) is an Indian cricket coach and former cricketer. He is a right arm fast medium bowler. He announced his retirement from first-class and List A cricket in November, 2016. He was the bowling coach for Chennai Super Kings, his former side in the Indian Premier League.

Lakshmipathy Balaji
Shubek Gill (right) with L Balaji (left)
Personal information
Born (1981-09-27) 27 September 1981
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast medium
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 245)8 October 2003 v New Zealand
Last Test24 March 2005 v Pakistan
ODI debut (cap 147)18 November 2002 v West Indies
Last ODI8 February 2009 v Sri Lanka
ODI shirt no.55 (formerly 7)
T20I debut (cap 43)11 September 2012 v New Zealand
Last T20I2 October 2012 v South Africa
T20I shirt no.55
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2001–2016Tamil Nadu
2008–2010Chennai Super Kings (squad no. 55)
2009Wellington Firebirds
2011–2013Kolkata Knight Riders (squad no. 55)
2014Kings XI Punjab (squad no. 55)
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI
Matches 8 30
Runs scored 51 120
Batting average 5.66 12.00
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 35 21*
Balls bowled 1,756 1,447
Wickets 27 34
Bowling average 37.18 39.52
5 wickets in innings 1 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 5/76 4/48
Catches/stumpings 1/- 11/–
Medal record
Men's Cricket
Representing  India
ACC Asia Cup
Runner-up2004 Sri Lanka
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 5 October 2012
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