Ex-CSK batsman S Badrinath best example of batting transformation: L Balaji

Former Indian cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise in first three editions of Indian Premier League (IPL). He is currently signed on as bowling coach of same franchise and is set to join CSK camp alongside veterans MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh for IPL 2020 season. Quite recently, L Balaji interacted with Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on latter’s YouTube channel. Former Indian player and forgotten CSK hero Subramaniam Brinath was also a part of interaction.

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L Balaji, S Brinath and R Ashwin eng in a semi-CSK reunion on YouTube

While speaking with R Ashwin, CSK bowling coach L Balaji spoke about his ex-teammate S Brinath in high regard. He praised S Brinath’s competitive spirit and evolution as a batsman and talked about efforts latter puts in a game of tennis even w. L Balaji said that one cant beat Brinath without competing hard. former fast bowler ded that he has played a lot of tennis and golf matches with Tamil Nu veteran. According to L Balaji, S Brinath never gives up even after falling down or bruising himself and cited one such example from a tennis match about six to seven months ago.

S Brinath me his First-class debut for Tamil Nu in 2000 where, over years, he developed a reputation for being a defensive batsman. However, Balaji stated in video that right-hander once scored a hundred in a session to rescue his side in Ranji Trophy. former pacer revealed S Brinath once told him he would start scoring runs at a rapid pace and reach a century within an hour, which he subsequently ended up doing. According to L Balaji, former Indian batsman is “greatest example of how people evolve over time” and praised his ability to switch his batting from defensive to an attacking mode.  

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CSK bowling coach L Balaji praises S Brinath while interacting with R Ashwin, watch video

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S Brinath’s career roundup

Under leership of MS Dhoni, S Brinath was an integral member of CSK line-up which won back-to-back IPL titles in 2010 and 2011. He me his international debut for Team India in 2008 and went on to represent his country in two Tests, seven ODIs and a solitary T20I. 39-year-old anunced his retirement from all forms of game in August 2018.

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