Balaji Rao (Indian cricketer)

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Balaji Rao
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Vanmali Balaji Rao
Born (1938-03-31) 31 March 1938 (age 85)
Elur, India
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 10 April 2016

Balaji Rao (born 31 March 1938) is an Indian former cricketer. He played first-class cricket for several domestic teams in India between 1955 and 1972. [1]

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  1. "Balaji Rao". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 April 2016.