Ramnaresh Ronnie Sarwan (born 23 June 1980) is a cricketer of Indo-Guyanese origin and a former member and former captain of the West Indies cricket team in all formats. He was named captain of the Guyana Amazon Warriors for the 2013 Caribbean Premier League inaugural tournament.

Ramnaresh Sarwan is a cricketer who plays for the West Indies National Cricket Team. He has been part of the team since 2000 and has enjoyed a successful period with the team. Ramnaresh Sarwan was born on June 23, 1980 on Wakenaam Island, Essequibo, Guyana. Ramnaresh Sarwan made his West Indies National Cricket Team debut in 2000 in the ODI/T20/Test format.

Playing primarily as a batsman on the team, Ramnaresh Sarwan is a prolific right-hand batsman who has scored many runs for the teams in both domestic and international cricket. He can also bowl part-time spin/pace and leg breaks. He is a brilliant outfield player and can set up anywhere on the ground. He is good with both his ground field and his catching.

Ramnaresh Sarwan plays for the West Indies National Cricket Team ODI/T20/Test format. He represents West Indies, Gloucestershire, Guyana, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Kings XI Punjab, Leicestershire, Stanford Superstars, Trinbago Knight Riders team in domestic cricket.

Background

Sarwan has its roots in India and is of Indo-Guyanese origin.

Sarwan had an interest in cricket since childhood and at the age of 11 he scored a century in his first game at school in an under-12 game.

He was later selected to the Guyana team and played for them at the Caribbean regional tournament at the age of 15, becoming the youngest-ever cricketer.

Domestic Career

After falling out of favor internationally, Sarwan signed for the English county of Leicestershire for the 2012 season.

He had an impressive debut season, averaging 40.91 for the county championship team. In December 2012, Sarwan was appointed Leicestershire's new skipper, replacing former captain Matthew Hoggard.

International Career

Sarwan had been a member of the West India cricket team since his Test debut against Pakistan in Barbados in May 2000 - a match in which he went unbeaten in both innings, including a first inning of 84 not out. He missed his first Test century against South Africa in March 2001 when he went out for 91. His score of 78 in the second Test against India in Chennai in October 2002 was his fourth inning of 75+ not converted into a century.

His first Test century came in his next Test series against Bangladesh in Dhaka. Citation needed] His next Test Century came in May 2003 at St John's against Australia. His best innings (291) came against England in February/March 2009. Sarwan is also a part-time player. Break bowlers with best bowling numbers of 4 for 37. 

During the recent controversy surrounding the bowling action of the Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, which led to an International Cricket Council investigation into most international bowlers in the world, it emerged that Sarwan was the only bowler tested, who failed to do so broke cricket laws regarding arm stretching during childbirth.

On 23 June 2006, on his 26th birthday, while playing against India, Sarwan hit six fours in an over against Munaf Patel, embracing Sandeep Patil (vs Bob Willis, seven balls), Sanath Jayasuriya (vs James Anderson, six balls). ) after ) and Chris Gayle (by Matthew Hoggard, six balls) play at Warner Park Sporting Complex.

Sarwan was thrown off the side in the second friendly against Pakistan in November 2006. It was the first time in his six-year career that he missed a game due to poor form. According to Captain Brian Lara, "It wasn't designed to be a drop. We just wanted to make him aware of the situation and come back stronger. We need him and we need him to take control.

Captaincy

On 29 April 2007, it was announced that Sarwan was to succeed the retiring Brian Lara as West Indies captain following the team's elimination from the 2007 World Cup.

During the second Test at the West India tour of England in May 2007, Sarwan injured his shoulder when he collided with the border fence while trying to cut off a border. The injury was severe enough to rule him out for the remainder of the tour and for another ten months.

After Captaincy

Sarwan returned to the West Indies for the 2008 home series against Sri Lanka as vice-captain to Chris Gayle. Throughout the series, Sarwan displayed excellent form with the bat, looking very fluid, and hitting over-50s with a 77.75 average in four straight innings, including a century in which he won a match.

In the 2008 Test series against Australia, Sarwan continued his fine batting form by catching up in the second Test at North Sound, Antigua with half a century and a 128 save to match. At the age of 28, he became 228 days the youngest West Indian to reach the 5,000-run milestone when he scored a century against England in Jamaica.

In the 2009 home series against England, Sarwan's 13th Test match in the fourth century equaled the record for most innings centuries - a record he shared with Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting until 2017. He recorded his personal best of 291 in the first innings of the fourth Test, which equaled the highest score for Vivian Richards' West Indies.

Late Career

However, Sarwan lost his central contract due to poor fitness and indifferent form. West Indies coach Ottis Gibson explained that it was a difficult decision to skip Sarwan but he will make many contributions for the West Indies in the future and he needs time to regain his form. As such, he was not selected for the Sri Lanka tour alongside regular wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin.

In September 2016, he announced his retirement from international cricket.| He played his last international match on 11 June 2013 as ODI against India at The Oval.

Rise to Glory

In a 2009 Test series against England, he recorded a career-best Test score of 291, equaling Sir Viv Richards' highest Test score.

Records

At the age of 28, he became the youngest West Indian to reach 5000 runs when he scored a century against England in Jamaica in 2009.

Retirement

In 2016, Sarwan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.