Woorkeri Venkat Raman, born May 23, 1965, was an Indian Test cricketer whose international career never fully took off, although there was no denying his prowess with the bat. After hanging up his boots, he has been contributing immensely to the game as a coach and a columnist. Karthik Parimal looks back at the brief career of the talented southpaw.
May 23 2013, 12:58 pm
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview with CricketCountry’s Nishad Pai Vaidya, WV Raman, the former India cricketer and current Kings XI Punjab Assistant Coach, talks about his new role, the Indian Premier League (IPL), challenges of coaching for the T20 format and what we can expect from his side in the upcoming season.
March 28 2013, 11:42 am
Read MoreKings XI Punjab on Wednesday appointed former India opener WV Raman as the team's assistant coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League, which starts in Kolkata on April 3.
March 21 2013, 8:36 am
Read MoreIn a tournament where most veterans have struggled, Adam Gilchrist and Azhar Mahmood scripted one of the most memorable partnerships in 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL).
May 15 2013, 11:06 am
Read MoreForm might be favouring the Kings XI Punjab with two wins on the trot but coach Darren Lehmann on Thursday said Kolkata Knight Riders would be tough to beat tomorrow since they were playing at home and the last few games they have lost were pretty close.
April 25 2013, 8:33 pm
Read MoreThe Kings XI Punjab have an exciting blend of youth and experience that is ready to take the Indian Premier League (IPL), 2013 by storm. Led experienced Adam Gilchrist and rubbing shoulders with David Hussey, the highest run scorer in Twenty20 format, the side boasts of a host of promising Indian youngsters who present exciting possibilities for the future. As WV Raman, the Assistant coach of Punjab told this writer in a recent interview, "They (youngsters) have been watched very closely during the last two editions. This would be a good platform for them to garner immediate attention."
April 10 2013, 5:48 pm
Read MoreFormer opener WV Raman on Friday said Indian spinners buckled under pressure of expectations in the second Test against England which the hosts lost by 10 wickets to allow the visitors draw level the four-match series 1-1.
November 30 2012, 7:43 pm
Read MoreFormer captain Sourav Ganguly and Bengal’s Ranji coach WV Raman on Tuesday praised seamer Shami Ahmed, who made an impressive debut for India against Pakistan in the third and final ODI against Pakistan.
January 8 2013, 5:13 pm
Read MoreFormer Australian cricketer and commentator Dean Jones reminded Sachin Tendulkar’s fans that all the speculations about the Little Master having played his last Test match on Indian soil should be avoided.
March 25 2013, 11:26 am
Read MoreThere was a certain buzz as Sachin Tendulkar walked to the wicket on this hazy Sunday afternoon; nobody was saying it loudly but on the minds of thousands of adoring fans there was a question — has the batting maestro played his last international match in India?
March 26 2013, 11:46 pm
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