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Lakshmipathy Balaji Appointed India-A Head Coach for Australia-A Series
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News18•21-09-2026, 13:09
Lakshmipathy Balaji Appointed India-A Head Coach for Australia-A Series
- •Former Indian speedster Lakshmipathy Balaji has been appointed as the head coach of the India-A team.
- •He will coach the team for the bilateral series against Australia-A, scheduled to be held in Puducherry.
- •Balaji's extensive coaching experience comes from his long association with domestic cricket and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
- •He represented India in 8 Tests, 30 ODIs, and 5 T20 matches, known for his swing and line and length.
- •Devdutt Padikkal will captain the India-A Test squad, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the ODI team.
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Former India speedster Lakshmipathy Balaji has been appointed as the head coach of the India-A team for the upcoming bilateral series against Australia-A in Puducherry.
The highly anticipated series is set to begin on September 22, featuring two unofficial Test matches and three ODI matches.
Devdutt Padikkal will captain the Indian team in the two-match unofficial Test series, while Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the side in the three-match ODI series.
