News for 'WV Raman'

Decoded: Why Sanju Samson keeps slipping in T20Is

Decoded: Why Sanju Samson keeps slipping in T20Is

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Former India opener WV Raman and RR's Zubin Bharucha analyse Sanju Samson's T20I struggles, breaking down technical and mental aspects of his batting.

Bengal appoints WV Raman as chief coach

Bengal appoints WV Raman as chief coach

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Bengal on Wednesday appointed W V Raman as their chief coach, inking a two-season contract with the former India left-hand opener.

Sachin reveals the broken-hand act that shaped his destiny

Sachin reveals the broken-hand act that shaped his destiny

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Gursharan came and helped me reach my hundred and I got selected to play for India after that.'

India vs New Zealand T20s: Pressure on Samson as India aim to seal series in Guwahati

India vs New Zealand T20s: Pressure on Samson as India aim to seal series in Guwahati

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan's sensational comeback and Sanju Samson's inconsistent displays with the bat will reignite debate over who should be Abhishek Sharma's preferred opening partner.

Is Jaiswal India's most mismanaged talent?

Is Jaiswal India's most mismanaged talent?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Have selectors told him where he stands in white ball cricket?

The 'ABCs' that make Sai Sudharsan a future superstar

The 'ABCs' that make Sai Sudharsan a future superstar

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Former India opener WV Raman praises young Sai Sudharsan's dedication and skills, highlighting his strong fundamentals and consistent performance in the IPL.

There are very few sharper brains than Raman: Azharuddin

There are very few sharper brains than Raman: Azharuddin

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin threw his weight behind WV Raman, saying there are very few sharper brains around in cricket than the recently-removed women's national team coach.

Abhimanyu Easwaran Snubbed Again

Abhimanyu Easwaran Snubbed Again

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Fans and experts questioned the logic behind repeatedly including Easwaran in squads without ever giving him a real opportunity

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

'Vaibhav has two options: Gill Highway & Shaw Bylane'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary, along with the Royals management, Dravid, and Vaibhav's father Sanjiv, are trying to create a safety net around the teenager, whose life has changed after becoming the youngest ever centurion in IPL's history.

CT: Arshdeep or Rana, who will partner Shami?

CT: Arshdeep or Rana, who will partner Shami?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Former India opener WV Raman, one of the most respected coaches in the country, feels experience will be a key factor which should go in favour of the Punjab pacer.

Raman set to re-apply for women's coach job

Raman set to re-apply for women's coach job

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

It is believed that the senior team head coach will also have a considerable say in the roadmap for the women's A, U-19 and NCA teams.

'Kuldeep has to be in India's squad for England Tests'

'Kuldeep has to be in India's squad for England Tests'

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Kuldeep Yadav is one match-winner India can't afford to leave out for the upcoming Test series in England and the wrist spinner should be picked ahead of batting all-rounders, reckon former selectors and coaches.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

'A cricketer retires when he feels he's had enough'

'A cricketer retires when he feels he's had enough'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

A cricketer only calls time when he knows that he has had "enough" and something must have snapped within Ravichandran Ashwin when he decided to announce his retirement , former India opener WV Raman

Laxman likely to lead young India to Zimbabwe

Laxman likely to lead young India to Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Zimbabwe series will be announced by the end of this week

Sacked Raman alleges smear campaign against him

Sacked Raman alleges smear campaign against him

Rediff.com15 May 2021

He said he was not used to 'moaning and whining' but was bringing up the issues in case the BCCI president wishes to do a course correction.

Raman backs Shaw to open with skipper Dhawan

Raman backs Shaw to open with skipper Dhawan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The Indian squad comprises many openers like Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, apart from Dhawan and Shaw, but Raman felt that having played for India earlier would go into Shaw's favour.

Goa batters break 90 year old Ranji record!

Goa batters break 90 year old Ranji record!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kauthankar and Bakle's partnership is second only to 624 runs for the third wicket, achieved by Sri Lankans Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene during a Test match against South Africa in Colombo, SSC in July 2006.

157 Kmph! Mayank Yadav blazes through IPL

157 Kmph! Mayank Yadav blazes through IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mayank Yadav has now emerged as cricket's latest pace sensation and is being touted as a potential wildcard for India's test tour of Australia.

'Make Us Proud, Once Again'

'Make Us Proud, Once Again'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Cricket fraternity hails Gautam Gambhir appointment

'Short break between IPL, T20 WC won't bother players'

'Short break between IPL, T20 WC won't bother players'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

WV Raman backed the selection of four spinners in India's T20 World Cup squad

Captain Mithali gears up for fresh start with new coach Raman

Captain Mithali gears up for fresh start with new coach Raman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

India ODI captain Mithali Raj gears up to make a 'fresh start' under the able guidance of new coach WV Raman during the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

India celebrate 'once-in-a-generation' talent Shafali Verma

India celebrate 'once-in-a-generation' talent Shafali Verma

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Shafali Verma can dominate all three formats of the game after the teenage opener's fairytale Test debut in England.

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Powar had replaced WV Raman, who had guided the team into the T20 World Cup final in 2020.

'Star culture of Indian women's team needs to end'

'Star culture of Indian women's team needs to end'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Raman's crisp letter to the two former captains is sure to ruffle a few feathers

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Salim Durani, who passed away on Sunday, an institution in himself who contributed immensely to India's rise in the world of cricket.

Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The 23-year-old suffered a fracture in her right toe after being struck by a ball during a net session on Sunday forcing her out of the series. Seam bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been drafted in as her replacement.

PIX: Arjun Tendulkar trains with India team, gets tips from Shastri

PIX: Arjun Tendulkar trains with India team, gets tips from Shastri

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

India coach Ravi Shastri offered some 'words of wisdom' to the 18-year-old left-arm fast bowler.

Who will be the new Chief Selector of Team India?

Who will be the new Chief Selector of Team India?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Mongia, Maninder, Das among notable names in contention for senior selectors' posts

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The move comes in the wake of the unsanctioned conduct of the Bihar Cricket League.

Why the Indian women's team are struggling in T20s...

Why the Indian women's team are struggling in T20s...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Despite the 0-3 whitewash in the T20 series against England, India coach WV Raman said he was not crestfallen and is looking ahead to the future with many youngsters coming up.

Individual ego shouldn't come in way of women's cricket development: Kapil Dev

Individual ego shouldn't come in way of women's cricket development: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

A 'disturbed' former captain Kapil Dev, on Friday, expressed his displeasure in the manner Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji tried to stall WV Raman's appointment as the coach of the Indian women's team.

Mithali Raj gives befitting reply to Twitter troll!

Mithali Raj gives befitting reply to Twitter troll!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Raj, who originally hails from Tamil Nadu was criticised by a Twitter user saying that the skipper often speaks in English, Hindi and Telugu but does not use Tamil to converse with people.

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

India will play three ODIs in New Zealand beginning January 24 as part of the ICC Women's Championship before playing three T20 Internationals.

How Virat's words motivate Mandhana

How Virat's words motivate Mandhana

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The India opener has called for a women's IPL with 5 or 6 teams.

Why India was thrashed by SA in women's ODIs...

Why India was thrashed by SA in women's ODIs...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

India's women's team head coach W V Raman said his players lacked game time and were short on "mental stamina and "cricketing fitness" after the 1-4 series defeat.

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Umran was a net bowler during India's last World T20 campaign in the UAE.

Mithali Raj may call it quits from T20 Internationals after home series against England

Mithali Raj may call it quits from T20 Internationals after home series against England

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

There are indications that Mithali may not be selected in all the matches against the 'White Ferns' and she has been made aware by a senior member of the team management.

'Kohli has right to give his opinion on coach selection'

'Kohli has right to give his opinion on coach selection'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Kohli backed Ravi Shastri to continue as India head coach

Will BCCI reward Pujara for stellar show Down Under?

Will BCCI reward Pujara for stellar show Down Under?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Pujara has so far scored 521 runs in seven innings with three hundreds at an impressive average of 74.42.