WV Raman

Shami Ahmed is “bowler with lot of promise”: Sourav Ganguly

Former India opener and current Bengal coach WV Raman feels that speedster Shami Ahmed should regularly play for India from middle of next year.

Indian spinners buckled under pressure against England, feels WV Raman

Former 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.

New Ranji Trophy format: The pros and cons

The domestic season has just started, and with some noise. With India s Test stars back in the fray for the country s elite First-Class cricket tournament, Indians at least would know that the Ranji Trophy had started , as WV Raman put it rightly.

Bengal coach surprised with four openers in India squad

Indian selectors' decision to pick four openers in the squad for the first two Tests against touring England has surprised Bengal coach WV Raman.

Ranji Trophy 2012: Bengal aim to end title draught

A determined Bengal will look to end a 22-year-long title draught when they begin their Ranji Trophy campaign against two-time defending champions Rajasthan at home on Friday.

Four former players give thumbs up to the new Ranji format

Domestic record-setting batsman, Amol Muzumdar endorsed the new Ranji Trophy format featuring all teams in three groups - A, B and C - and points system along with a host of cricketer-turned coaches.

Shami Ahmed needs a year to seamlessly fit into the big league: coach WV Raman

India A has suffered an embarrassing defeat in the Caribbean, but the picture isn’t all that gloomy. A few players have put their hands up and used the opportunity to stake a claim for higher honours. Nishad Pai Vaidya reviews the performance of one such player - fast bowler Shami Ahmed - and talks to his Ranji Trophy coach, WV Raman, to know more.

Wriddhiman Saha establishes himself as the clear No 2 to MS Dhoni

Wriddhiman Saha is gradually beating his competitors to establish himself as the No 2 to Mahendra Singh Dhoni. His efforts behind and in front of the stumps in the ongoing India A tour of the West Indies has done him a world of good. Nishad Pai Vaidya looks at the critical No 2 wicket-keeping spot.

Domestic captains’ welcome BCCI conclave

Suggestions varying from home and away ties and uncovered wicket to widening the gap between two games and a league format for Duleep Trophy were put forward at the annual Ranji Trophy captains' and coaches' conclave, organised by the BCCI.

Ashok Dinda ready for Test cricket: W Raman

By CricketCountry Staff

Bengal coach Woorkeri Raman wants Bengal pacer Ashok Dinda to be selected in the Indian Test squad immediately.