by B.V.Swagath

Sridharan Sriram could easily be the role model for any aspiring domestic cricketer. This Tamil Nadu left-hander has more hundreds than fifties! A total number of twenty seven 100s and twenty two 50s (time of writing this profile), Sriram is among the top draw of all the first class cricketers from different countries. Sriram has over 7,000 first class runs with a 55+ batting average. That indeed sounds really good. But what if you also give a mention to his 75 wickets in first class cricket with his slow left arm orthodox; isn’t he a total utility cricketer? He sure is with his brilliance in the field as well.

Sriram got his chance to play for India but somehow lost the battle with other youngsters like Yuvraj, Kaif, his own state-mate Hemang for the middle order berths. It could be just because of him failing to grab the opportunity when it came unlike the other mentioned players. All in all 21 runs at a batting average of 5.25 doesn’t sum up the true talent of someone like Sridharan Sriram. But it’s for this little man to prove that his domestic performance can be translated into the international level as well! After making his First Class debut at a tender age of 17, Sriram can be called as a ‘Veteran First Class Cricketer’ now that he has been in the field for more than 10 years and after playing about 93 first class matches!

Scotland did utilize the services of this utility player as a replacement for Rahul Dravid, and Sriram did manage to notch up a few good performances for them.  Most definitely a hard working cricketer that he is, this man should continue to score runs for Tamil Nadu and India A as he always has been. A very intense and serious cricketer, I have never seen a smile on this man’s face. One thing for sure, Sriram is 28 years old now and I am pretty certain that he would get to play his second innings of his international career in due course of time. It’s only up to him on how he could grab the opportunity when it knocks his door. Wishing him all the best for his future from Cricketfundas.com.

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