Woorkeri Raman is a former Indian cricketer who represented India in international cricket. A left-handed batsman and occasional left-arm spin bowler, he later transitioned into coaching roles within the Indian cricket structure.
| Full name | Woorkeri Venkat Raman |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Batsman; left-arm spin bowler |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| National team | India |
| Later role | Cricket coach |
Raman emerged through Indian domestic cricket, where he was associated with Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy. He built a reputation as a top-order left-handed batsman in domestic competition before earning selection to the Indian national side.
Raman played Test cricket and One Day Internationals for India. In addition to his batting, he contributed with left-arm spin and was regarded as a useful all-round option in the domestic game. His career in international cricket was relatively brief compared with his long and productive run in first-class cricket for Tamil Nadu.
Raman was a long-serving member of the Tamil Nadu state team, accumulating substantial runs across multiple Ranji Trophy seasons. He featured in major domestic finals during his career.
After retiring as a player, Raman moved into coaching. He has been associated with coaching assignments in Indian cricket, including a stint as head coach of the India women's national cricket team.
Raman is recognised as one of the prominent left-handed batsmen produced by Tamil Nadu cricket, and his post-playing involvement as a coach and commentator has kept him connected to the Indian cricket ecosystem.