
Wookeri Raman, born on May 23, 1965, in
Chennai, functioned mainly as a left-hand batsman, and at times as a left-arm spinner. Raman is a retired Indian cricketer and presently acts as a coach. He played for the
Tamil Nadu domestic cricket team. Raman Raman appeared for the first time in the India vs. West Indies Test in 1987-88, which held in his home town only. Wookeri Raman hit the headlines by attaining a valiant 83, in the second innings. His was the highest score of that innings. Raman created a discrete charm about himself, by picking up a wicket in the very first over that he bowled in his Test career.
His capability as a potential all-rounder thus came to the forefront in the Test debut. Wookeri Raman had cast himself in 10 more Tests for India, till 1997.He had represented India in 27 One-Day Internationals, too. Raman had achieved a century in ODI career. His remarkable 114 was reached against South Africa in 1992-93. Wookeri Raman experienced further accomplishment in the sphere of domestic cricket. His crowning glory was his 3 hundreds, a magnificent 313, scored against
Goa, in the
Ranji Trophy in 1988-89.
Wookeri Raman`s cumulative aggregate was 1018. His statistics has surpassed the record set by Rusi Modi, 44 years back. Raman has utilised the resources of his year-long experience, while simultaneously using his flair for writing, to pen down for the sports column in the Sportstar magazine.
After retiring from competitive Cricket, Wookeri Raman now functions as a coach in domestic cricket and is considered amongst the leading coaches in the country. Wookeri Raman is always keen to make himself available for the welfare of Indian Cricket.
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(Last Updated on : 7/09/2011)