Kolkata Knight Riders has announced the return of former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji as their bowling coach ahead of the Indian Premi🥂er League 2017.
He replaces Wasim Akram, who said “professional commitments and time constraints” had prevented him from being with the team this year.
Making the announcement, KKR CEO said: “It’s great to welcome Bala back to the KKR family. He was an integral part of KKR from 2011-13 and played a key role in helping KKR win the championship in 2012”.
Meanwhile, commenting on his new role as bowling coach of KKR, Balaji said: “I had thoroughly enjoyed my stint as a player for KKR and I am delighted to be back to the franchise that I have admired”.
Balaji has b🧔een a highly revered name in the IPL, having previously represented three franchises – Chennai Super💎 Kings, Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders.
The 34-year-old, who hails from Tꦡamil Nadu, played 73 matches in his IPL career after debuting in the inaugural season for the Chennai Super Kings.