Highlights 1 Balaji has retired from first-class cricket2 He however will continue playing in T20 leagues3 Balaji played eight Tests and 30 ODIs for India, picking up 27 and 34 wickets respectivelyTamil Nadu seamer and former India bowler has announced his retirement from first-class cricket but will continue to play in T20 leagues, The Hindu reported. I will be playing in the shorter forms of the game in competitions such as the TNPL and IPL," Balaji told The Hindu. Balaji made his debut in 2003 against New Zealand but got recognition the following year during India's tour of Pakistan. In the final Test, he took seven wickets and helped India win the series 2-1. Balaji played eight Tests and 30 ODIs for India, picking up 27 and 34 wickets respectively.

Source: India Today September 15, 2016 16:18 UTC