• Your mindset has to be different to succeed as an opening batsman - Murali Vijay
    Jan 27 2023

    Murali Vijay might be seemingly lacking a few qualities, but there is no doubting his courage and ability to withstand the raw pace that he encountered in international cricket. In this episode of #wednesdayswithwv, he stresses on the qualities needed to succeed as an opener. He also gives his take on: 
    1) His mother's influence and the affection he has for her.
    2) The love hate relationship he had with his father during his teens. 
    3) The lack of encouragement from the system in white ball cricket.
    4) The reconciliation with his father and the lovely bond he shares with him now.
    5) His desire to see his children discover themselves.

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    28 mins
  • The rough and tumble of professional cricket makes you cry at times, says Jemimah Rodrigues
    Jan 26 2023

    The cheerful, multi talented Jemimah Rodrigues confessed in this episode of #wednesdayswithWV that she cried in front of her parents when she could no longer handle the grief of getting dropped. She also highlighted some aspects of her life like: 
    1) the transformation of her father in his dual role of coach/father
    2) the importance of a strong support system 
    3) the all too importance of the unconditional love she receives from her parents and siblings
    4) her friendship with #smritimandhana
    5) her loneliness during her first stints in other leagues
    6) her inability to cook and the support role she plays when her teammates cook! 
    An honest and engaging revelations from the effervescent Little J. 

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    38 mins
  • Tough situations have taught me a lot of life lessons, says Santhakumaran Sreesanth
    Jan 25 2023

    The unbridled pleasure that Sreesanth derived and provided with his spontaneous responses on the field will remain etched in people's memories forever. The talented medium pacer from Kerala went on to take the cricketing World by surprise with his great ability to flummox the best of batters. However, success is not an easy thing to handle. Not surprisingly, Sreesanth fell prey to the success and adulation as a result of not having a mentor to guide him- a fact that Sreesanth with a sense of disappointment and a touch of sadness as well. He makes it a point to share his experiences, the pleasant as well as the unpleasant ones along with advice, out of concerns for the welfare of the gen next. This is a must listen conversation not only for cricketers but also for people who are looking for answers that life sometimes doesn't provide readily enough. 

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    41 mins
  • Can Team India win the cricket T20 World Cup with his bowling attack? Bharat Arun decodes.
    Oct 19 2022

    In this episode of #WednesdayswithWV, the former Team India bowling coach, Bharat Arun talks about various aspects of fast bowling like Injury prevention, Workload management, and ways to overcome pressure. He also talks about Umran Malik and what he can bring to the table. 

    Arun also touches upon the working relationship he had with Ravi Shastri while they were part of the leadership group. As always, Arun has expressed his views and shared his experiences in a manner that will enrich the listeners about various nuances of fast bowling. 

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    36 mins
  • Who inspired Sandeep Patil to make a strong comeback after a head injury in a test match?
    Oct 7 2022

    Sandeep Patil known for his swashbuckling stroke play, talks honestly to #WVRaman about his fears, the low points in his life and the role #Gavaskar played in his career. In this episode of #WednesdayswithWV, Sandeep Patil reveals : 

    1) How he was ready to quit the game before of his issues in personal life.
    2) The encouragement Sunil Gavaskar gave him when he was low in confidence.
    3)  How he was dejected when he was dropped after performing well.  
    4) What it was to muster courage after getting hit by a bouncer.
    5) The birthday gift his wanted from him.
    6) His judgment about the cricketing talent of his own son, Chirag Patil, who has gone to become an actor.  

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    42 mins
  • What did Dilip Vengsarkar see in Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma when he first picked them in the Indian team?
    Sep 21 2022

    Dilip Vengsarkar, the Lord of Lord's is as brutally honest while airing his views as he was majestic while wielding the willow. In this episode of  @Sportstar #WednesdayswithWV, the former Indian captain talks to W V Raman about :

    1) The disadvantages of wearing a helmet while batting.
    2) The fastest of bowlers he faced during his career
    3) The infamous "bloodbath" test at Sabina Park, Jamaica, in 1975-76.
    4) A fabulous chase of 492 runs, though TeamIndia fell short by 47 runs.
    5) What selectors need to see in a player before they pick him.
    6) His love and passion to see and unearth talent.
    7) The free facilities that his academy offers in Mumbai and Pune for budding cricketers
    8) His desire of hopefully becoming the BCCI President.   

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    31 mins
  • Do you want to know how Chaminda Vaas played a huge role in Muralitharan's success?
    Sep 7 2022

    Chaminda Vaas had to silence his critics by work harder than most to achieve the success that he did in international cricket. In this episode of #WednesdayswithWV, he reveals the secret of how he worked in tandem with Muralitharan. The details of the partnership that Vaas and Muralitharan forged to plot out batters is a fascinating story. 
    Vaas also expresses his disappointments in his illustrious career and shrugs off the petty minded attitude of some of his colleagues. He is not too happy with the political interference that is gradually becoming a part and parcel of Sri Lankan cricket. The left arm seamer is full of empathy while talking about the modern day Sri Lankan cricketers. 
    This chat is as enthralling to listen as were the skill sets of Vaas to watch when he outsmarted his opponents. 

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    37 mins
  • Women's cricket has come a long way since 2017, says Jhulan Goswami.
    Aug 21 2022

    W V Raman, makes a return with a new series titled "Wednesdays with WV" in collaboration with Sportstar, a leading sports magazine in India. In the inaugural episode, Raman hosts Jhulan Goswami, the spearhead of the Indian bowling attack for 2 decades. In a freewheeling chat, Jhulan Goswami talks about: 

    1) Challenges she faced in becoming a professional cricketer.
    2) The societal pressures she overcame in her cricketing career. 
    3) Inadequacies in the structure of women's cricket in India.
    4) Issues that female sportspersons face during their menstrual cycles. 
    5) The need for women's IPL to fast track the development of Indian women's cricket.  

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    47 mins