Lakshmipathi Balaji

The Indian Premier League celebrates 18 years. Brendon McCullum's explosive innings and Rajasthan Royals' underdog victory marked the beginning. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians secured multiple titles. Chris Gayle's record-breaking score and dramatic chases thrilled fans. Super Overs and Alzarri Joseph's spell added excitement. Punjab Kings' recent chase and Sunrisers Hyderabad's high score highlight the league's evolution.

Virat Kohli displayed his characteristic confidence during an IPL 2015 match against KKR, asserting he would dominate bowler Morne Morkel despite getting dismissed early. Manvinder Bisla shared insights into Kohli's undeterred spirit and another IPL incident highlighting teamwork under Gautam Gambhir's leadership.

They've often been spotted in the Chennai's social circles. And now, Lakshmipathy Balaji and model Priya Thalur have decided to make their relationship official.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl in their IPL match against Kings XI Punjab on Friday.

CHENNAI: He has thrived on a "God-given opportunity" once and eyes another such bounty to establish his credentials as a strike bowler.

Zaheer, one of the greatest left-arm pacers India has produced, has an impressive record of 311 Test wickets in 92 matches and a total of 610 scalps in 309 international matches across all formats for the Indian team. In comparison, Balaji has represented India in eight Test matches, taking 27 wickets at an average of 37.18. In addition, he has claimed 34 wickets in 30 ODIs.

Pressure, fear of failure and injuries are the worst nightmares for any sportsperson. Preventing injuries is comparatively a new concept in Indian sports but the interest and awareness are growing, felt experts and eminent sportspersons at a global sports injury conclave here on Saturday.

Former Chennai Super Kings bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji on Sunday recalled team's matches that are close to his heart.

The once formidable on and off-the field cricketer-administrator pair of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and N Srinivasan were seen having an interaction at the Chepauk during the second day of Chennai Super Kings' training session.

Former India cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji believes that bright Indian domestic pacers such as Navdeep Saini and Rajneesh Gurbani will certainly be on the radar of IPL franchises ahead of the fresh auctions to be held later in January 2018.

Former Indian bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji has heaped praise on MS Dhoni, saying that the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman had a massive influence not just on Indian cricket but world cricket.

Four persons, including two women, were arrested by Punjagutta police for selling a month-old baby girl for Rs 50,000.

It was a bolt from the blue for Lakshmipathy Balaji when he was reported for suspect bowling action in Ranji Trophy and asked to go to NCA to get it rectified.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will head into the forthcoming season of IPL with the coaching staff to be headed by Stephen Fleming while former India cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji has been roped in as the bowling coach.

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Dwayne Bravo called time on his playing in IPL days and the legendary West Indies all-rounder will now be seen donning the new role in the cash-rich league.

CT spoke to the veteran bowler on being appointed as the coach for CSK and more

CSK bowling coach Lakshmipathy Balaji said that the former India skipper MS Dhoni looked very intense during his training sessions even though he was making a return to competitive cricket post a sabbatical.

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.

Cricketer lakshmipathi balaji and city model Priya Thalur tied the knot on Monday morning in a quiet ceremony in Chennai.

Cricketer lakshmipathi balaji and Chennai model Priya Thalur tied the knot on Monday morning in a quiet ceremony in Chennai

NEW DELHI: L. Balaji whose ever-smiling countenance won him a huge fan-following in Pak, says a surgery on his jaw is the secret behind this.

The last year's runners-up posted a season-high 213 for 2 en route to a 21-run win over Gujarat Lions in their previous match, which saw Gayle and Kohli joining hands at the top for a partnership of 122.

Four years later, almost to the date he last sported the whites for the country against Pakistan in a losing cause in Bangalore, Lakshmipathy Balaji has found his way back into the Test squad for New Zealand.

After the Christian wedding of squash champion Dipika Pallikal and cricketer Dinesh Karthik came the Telugu ceremony.

Bidding to create a pool of quality bowling coaches, the NCA recently had an internship programme where well-known names like Lakshmipathy Balaji, Ranganath Vinay Kumar and Pankaj Singh upgraded their coaching skills under Ashes-winning mentor Troy Cooley.

Two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders may have suffered three losses in four matches, but bowling coach Lakshmipathy Balaji was full of positivity and said his side would aim to finish as table toppers in the IPL.

A 21-year-old Tamil Nadu cricketer, PK Dharma, committed suicide by hanging at his house in Trustpuram, Kodambakkam on Sunday afternoon.