Born on 25th September, in 1962, in Bombay (presently Mumbai) of Maharashtra, was a right-hand batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.

The major teams he has played for were Mumbai and India .

During the initial phases of his career, he had little control over movement . Gradually, he refined his bowling style and catered more to swing-patterns than medium pace. His aim was to present himself as a first-change bowler.

Raju Kulkarni, shot to the limelight, when he grabbed 8 wickets for 111 in the semi-final of the Ranji Trophy in 1982-83.

December 1983, he made his One-Day International debut against West Indies. The following year, he landed in Zimbabwe with the Indian juniour squad.

Raju Kulkarni could not establish himself as a permanent member of the the Indian team. Yet he managed to earn for himself a scope in the expedition to Australia in 1985-86. At Australia, he also availed of the opportunity to take part in three ODIs.

The story of Kulkarni`s Test debut is quite thrilling. It is said, that in the morning of the beginning of the Test , he was asked to be ready for the field. Thanks to Kulkarni`s composure and courage , that he could ready himself for the Test against Australia, in his own place, Mumbai, in October 1986.

In February 1987 , Kulkarni participated in two additional Tests of India Vs Pakistan . Unfortunately, Kukarni`s Test career came to a close .

Raju Kulkarni`s last of his 10 ODIs were against Pakistan, in March 1987.

Raju Kulkarni`s name came up as a choice for the Indian Asia Cup squad in 1990 Asia Cup. But Kulkarni did not emerge as a player for the tournament.

Raju Kulkarni bade first-class cricket a good-bye in 1992.

At present, he is owning a sports-equipment business. Raju Kulkarni has always retained his love for sports, as his evident from his post-retirement work.