maranta made his debut in english county cricket for suffolk in the 1980 minor counties championship against hertfordshire. he played minor counties cricket for suffolk in 1980 and 1981, making 15 minor counties championship appearances. he made his list a debut for suffolk against derbyshire in the 1981 natwest trophy. in this match, he scored 12 runs before being dismissed by barry wood. while in england he also played second xi cricket for essex.