[2] He played domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu, mainly as a left-handed batsman and a part-time left arm spinner.

His only international century, 114,[3] came in an ODI where he marshalled a tricky chase and led India to victory against South Africa in the 1992–93 series.

He was a successful batsman in domestic cricket scoring three double centuries, including 313 against Goa, in the 1988–89 season of the Ranji Trophy.

[4] He also had great success as the overseas professional with Scottish East League Division One outfit Kirkcaldy Cricket Club in the summer of 1989.

With the Cricket Association of Bengal too showing interest in signing him to coach their side, he chose to continue with Tamil Nadu.

[9] In 2013, he was named the assistant coach of Kings XI Punjab, ahead of the sixth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).