In yet another news coming from the Chennai Super Kings team, the former fast bowler who was out from international cricket due to an injury, L Balaji was included in the team
“I’m happy with the progress, but it’s an ongoing process,” Balaji told the Hindu. “I still need to play more competitive cricket. I’m taking it step by step.” He last played an international in August 2005 against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. Balaji said he was happy to have been picked by the Super Kings but he wasn’t sure how much he would get to play in this edition of the tournament.
“It works both ways,” said VB Chandrasekhar, the head of cricketing matters for the Super Kings, of Balaji’s inclusion in the squad. “When he’s fit and bowling well, it’s good for us, while the IPL is a platform to continue his comeback.”