Cricket’s Harsh Truths: WV Raman on India’s Lost Talents, Grooming Superstars & What Makes a Legend

Join former India cricketer and coach WV Raman as he shares candid insights into the making of modern Indian cricket. From spotting a young Virat Kohli’s U-19 genius, to reflecting on Prithvi Shaw’s early promise and career trajectory, Raman offers a rare perspective shaped by years of coaching and mentorship. He also dives deep into the rise of women’s cricket in India, discussing challenges, progress, and what’s needed to take it to the next level. #IndianCricket #WVRamanPodcast #SachinTendulkar #viratkohli #prithvishaw #klrahul #indiancricketers #CricketLeadership #IPL #DomesticCricket #CricketSelection #CricketInsights #NCA #WicketkeeperBatsman #EmergingPlayers #CricketCoaching #ChampionsTrophy #CricketAcademy #CricketStrategy #HookPodcast Chapters of the conversation: 0:00 – 0:23– Discussion on talent & ability to take responsibility and the will to play (Kohli, Shaw, KL Rahul) 0:24 – 0:41 –The first Indian batsman to score an ODI hundred? and a player better than Sachin 0:41 – 3:10 – Early signs of success for Indian players (Kohli, Pujara, KL Rahul) 3:11 – 5:27 – What was impressive about Virat Kohli? 5:28 – 6:15 – Coaching experiences & nurturing young talent 6:16 – 8:26 – A Player better than Sachin Tendulkar 8:27- 10:05 – How Prithvi Shaw can make a comeback in International cricket 10:06 - 15:23 – WV Raman’s Second Innings, R Ashwin's personality and excellence in coaching 15:24 – 17:41 – Why did KL Rahul get a long rope in Indian cricket? 17:42 – 21:18 – Advice for young cricketers & comebacks 21:18 – 24:15 – Coaching philosophy & Disparity in Women's cricket 24:15 – 26:42 – Cricket in 90's and golden memories 26:43 – 28:41 – Importance of Language in the Indian dressing room 28:42 - 30:26 - Final Thoughts and takeaways