Lakshmipathy Balaji to join Kolkata Knight Riders as bowling coach
FORMER INDIA PACER Lakshmipathy Balaji will join Kolkata Knight Riders as bowling coach for the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Balaji, who was an integral part of KKR’s bowling line-up from 2011 to 2013, also contributed to the team’s victorious campaign in 2012.
CEO and MD of KKR, Venky Mysore confirmed the news and stated,
“It’s great to welcome Bala back to the KKR family. He was an integral part of KKR from 2011-13 & played a key role in helping KKR win the championship in 2012".
Commenting on his new role as bowling coach of KKR, Tamil Nadu paceman 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."
The Kolkata franchise, who had qualified for the playoffs in the 2016 season, will look to claim the coveted trophy for the third time in history, with the services of the veteran seamer.
