WV Raman
WV Raman is a former Indian cricketer and cricket coach, known for his contributions as a left-handed batsman and later as a coach for various teams. He represented India in 11 Test matches and 27 One Day Internationals (ODIs) during the 1990s. After retiring from international cricket, Raman transitioned into coaching and has been involved in nurturing young talents, particularly in the Indian domestic circuit. His insights and experience have made him a respected figure in cricket, and he has been particularly vocal about strategies and player support, especially regarding emerging players like Shubman Gill.
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WV Raman is regarded as one of the country’s most authoritative voices on batting technique.
Clock ticking for Sanju Samson: Can he fix his batting issues before T20 World Cup? | Cricket News
India· 2026-01-26
WV Raman has urged caution over the usage of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at the Under-19 level, warning that such exposure could work against the youngster’s long-term development.
'Detrimental to his growth': Ex-India coach questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi playing U19 World Cup | Cricket NewsIndia· 2026-01-17
WV Raman recommended that the CoE field its own team in domestic competitions.
Applaud, yes — but heed the bigger picture: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record ton exposes domestic cricket's imbalance | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-12-25
WV Raman feels that the decision-makers missed a trick by dropping Gill, as he hasn't been dropped for any significant fault.
Caught on the wrong foot: Did Shubman Gill pay the price for India's T20 misadventures? | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-12-23
Former India opener WV Raman questioned the indecisiveness of the Indian batters against Proteas off-spinner Simon Harmer.
India's Eden debacle: Underprepared pitch, shoddy technique against spin and growing need for specialists | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-11-19
WV Raman has commented on the impact of pitch conditions on India's performance.
Decoding Gautam Gambhir's Test report card | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-11-18
WV Raman backs Shubman Gill to fire in England, emphasizing the need for the right support.
IND vs ENG: Cheteshwar Pujara makes suprise visit to nets - Watch | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-20
WV Raman backs Shubman Gill to fire in England.
Shocker! Australia drop star batter after WTC final defeat against South Africa | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-20
