Wookeri Raman, born on May 23, 1965, in Chennai, functioned mainly as a left-hand batsman, and at times as a left-arm spinner.
The domestic cricket team, he belonged to, was that of
Tamil Nadu.
Wookeri Raman appeared for the first time in the India Vs West Indies Test in 1987-88, held in his own town only. Wookeri hit the headlines by attaining a valiant 83, in the second innings. His was the highest score of that innings.
Wookeri 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.
Wookeri 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 three hundreds , a magnificent 313 , scored against
Goa , in the Ranji Trophy in 1988-89.
Wookeri Raman`s cumulative aggregrate , was 1018 . Wookeri Raman`s statistics has surpassed the record set by Rusi Modi, 44 years back. .
Wookeri 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. He imparts instructions on coaching also.
Wookeri raman, is hence, always keen to make himself available for the welfare of Indian Cricket.