'One of the best memories was Lahore crowd chanting <i>Balaji zara dheere chalo</i>'
Reactions and tributes to L Balaji’s retirement from domestic cricket
ESPNcricinfo staff16-Sep-2016The cricketing fraternity lauded India and Tamil Nadu seamer L Balaji, who called time on his domestic career, which began in the 2001-02 season
Tamil Nadu cricket's legend calls it a day, so proud to have played alongside him.Thanks @Lbalaji55 for being an inspiration to all of us.
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) September 15, 2016
Remember @Lbalaji55 knocking over Yasir Hameed with a beauty.My best memory of his was from the QF of the Ranji trophy against Bengal.
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) September 15, 2016
Slightly goofy, slightly unpredictable but always wholehearted. Wish you well in retirement, Balaji #Balajizaradheerechalo was hilarious!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 15, 2016
Har baat par Smile har koi nahi kar paata,but Laxmi ke Pati Balaji @Lbalaji55 ki Smile ka Jawaab nahi.
Feel proud BB pic.twitter.com/imuubUnaMA— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 15, 2016
Well done Bala on a wonderful career.He's arguably the best fast bowler TamilNadu has ever had and a brilliant career for team India as well
— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 16, 2016
Congratulations on ur wonderful career, #LBalaji A competitor on the field, a genuine friend off it. Debuted together 13 years ago. Go well
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 15, 2016
Wonderful career Bala! @Lbalaji55 well done! Congratulations on your contributions to cricket! All the best for the future.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 15, 2016
One of the most loving always smiling and very skilful bowler my brother @Lbalaji55 wonderful career..wishing you happiness going forward
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 15, 2016
I shared many beautiful memories with him one of them was in Pakistan 2004 series where crowd in Lahore chanting "Balaji Zara dheere chalo"
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 15, 2016
The best fast bowler #TN has produced ,previleged to have shared so much cricket with @Lbalaji55 over the years.
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 15, 2016
Never played with @Lbalaji55 but as an opponent he always struck me as a being a great team man. All the best mate. https://t.co/pYQemFeVmS
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) September 16, 2016
My best wishes to Balalee @Lbalaji55 for his future endeavours. An excellent sportsperson,really enjoyed playing alongside u #Respect
— VIJAY (@mvj888) September 16, 2016