| Other Name |
WV Raman |
| Full Name |
Woorkeri Venkat Raman |
| Profession |
• Cricket Coach
• Broadcaster
• Columnist
• Author
• Former Cricketer (Batting Allrounder) |
| Physical Stats |
| Height (approx.) |
6′ 3″ (191 cm) |
| Eye Colour |
Black |
| Hair Colour |
Grey |
| Cricket |
| International Debut |
ODI– 2 January 1988 vs West Indies at Kolkata
Test– 11 January 1988 vs West Indies at Chennai |
| Domestic/State Team |
Tamil Nadu cricket team |
| Batting Style |
Left hand Bat |
| Bowling Style |
Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Records (main ones) |
• 1st Indian player to score a One Day International century in South Africa (1992)
• 2nd player to score 1000 runs in a single Ranji Trophy season (1988-89) |
| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
23 May 1965 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2024) |
59 Years |
| Birthplace |
Madras, Madras State, India |
| Zodiac sign |
Gemini |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Hometown |
Chennai |
| School |
Hindu Higher Secondary School, Triplicane, Chennai |
| College/University |
University of Madras, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor of Arts (1983-1986) |
| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Caste |
Tamil Brahmin |
| Food Habit |
Non-vegetarian |
| Hobby |
Travelling |
| Social Media |
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Twitter
• LinkedIn |
| Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Family |
| Wife/Spouse |
 |
| Children |
Daughter– Subiksha Raman
 |
| Favourites |
| Food |
Panipuri, Steamed Fish |
