Rajan Bala

Who was Rajan Bala?

Rajan Bala was a noted columnist in cricket. Best known as someone who toured with every Indian cricket team from 1968 to 2003, Rajan was technically accomplished in cricket techniques even though he was a journalist. In 1997, even Sachin Tendulkar who was having some problems with his technique approached him for advice.

Rajan was not afraid to back a player whom he felt had potential. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he decided to trust his heart and involve himself in cricket. Rajan earned the respect of many all time great cricketers including Tiger Pataudi. He also wrote many books on cricket.

Rajan died in Bangalore on 9 October 2009 due to kidney failure. His last book Days Well Spent was to be released in October, 2009 in Bangalore and Mumbai; he died before the release. He was 63 years old, and is survived by his wife and two sons.