Nationality: India
Position: Batsman
Date of Birth: 2001-01-01 Age: 24

Born on the first day of the 21st century in Chennai, Ram Arvindh R, with a bat almost bigger than himself, embarked on a cricketing odyssey that would captivate fans. From the dusty lanes of his neighbourhood, where every flat surface resonated with the thud of a tennis ball, Ram’s affinity for cricket radiated early on. With an insatiable hunger not merely for runs but for refinement, he evolved from backyard matches to the cricket academies of Tamil Nadu, where his naturally adaptable batting approach began to take shape.
Ram’s versatility was soon on display during his days in junior cricket, where he dazzled spectators with his fluid stroke play, seamlessly adjusting his game to counter varied bowling attacks. His finesse on the field earned him a spot in the Tamil Nadu Under-19 team, where he caught the selectors' eyes, setting the stage for his professional debut in the Ranji Trophy at the age of 19.
Making his presence felt almost immediately, Ram etched his name in the annals of domestic cricket with a series of remarkable innings. His 157 against Mumbai remains a talking point, not just for the runs but for the manner in which he foiled a relentless pace attack on a treacherous pitch. It was performances like these that cemented his place in the team and propelled Tamil Nadu towards a Ranji Trophy semi-final berth.
Ram’s journey has been punctuated by notable rivalries; his face-off against Karnataka’s fiery seamers is the stuff of legend, with the young batsman often emerging victorious in these high-stakes encounters. His adaptability and technical acumen allow him to alternate between a graceful cover drive and a brutal pull shot tailored to thwart bowlers’ strategies.
What underscores Ram's game-changing presence is his occasional spell with the ball, a knack not commonly witnessed in specialist batsmen. His versatile bowling, though sparingly used, has broken crucial partnerships, showcasing his all-round capabilities.
Perhaps one of the most defining moments in his career came during a nerve-wracking regional final, where his unbeaten 76, punctuated by a boundary off the last ball, handed his team a historic victory. It’s moments like these that not only elevate Ram’s stature but also enrich the narrative of Indian domestic cricket, making him a beacon of inspiration for young aspirants across the nation.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 176 | 50 | 11.73 | 151 | 116.56 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | - | 8.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2024-08-04