'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