About Balaji Rao
Born 1978. Balaji Rao is an Indian cricketer.
Wandavasi Dorakanti Balaji Rao (born 4 March 1978) is an Indian-Canadian former cricketer who played 10 One Day Internationals and four Twenty20 Internationals for Canada between 2008 and 2011. Earlier in his career, he made appearances for the India national under-19 cricket team.
Cricket career Balaji represented Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy. He played for the Centurions Cricket Club, a large cricket organization in Toronto.
Controversies On 3 March 2011, in the 2011 Cricket World Cup match between Canada and Pakistan, following an aggressive exchange between Pakistani bowler Umar Gul, Rao, who was batting, lashed out with Hindi slurs after Pakistani fielder Ahmed Shehzad appeared to provoke the batsman.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Balaji Rao?
Indian cricketer
When was Balaji Rao born?
Balaji Rao was born on 4 March 1978 in Chennai.
What is Balaji Rao's occupation?
Balaji Rao is a cricketer.
What nationality is Balaji Rao?
Balaji Rao is Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Balaji Rao (Canadian cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Balaji Rao. https://biography.guide/balaji-rao-cricketer/
MLA: "Balaji Rao." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/balaji-rao-cricketer/.
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