A wicket-keeper, Pankaj Dharmani made his debut for Punjab in the 1992–93 Ranji Trophy final against Maharashtra.
He was selected to represent the Indian team for the Titan Cup in 1996 after consistent performances both with the bat and behind the stumps.
He failed in the single game he played but was picked for the tour of South Africa which followed as a batsman.
He not only showcased his ability to make runs, but also displayed the temperament to spend long hours at the crease and score heavily.
In Punjab's 2007 Ranji Trophy season opener against Andhra, Dharmani became the highest overall run-scorer for his state in the competition.