Raman given two-year contract as India women's team coach

A terrific left-handed batsman, Raman has been the India under-19 coach and has filled in for Rahul Dravid when needed.

W.V. Raman has been appointed as the Indian women's team head coach.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), following orders from the CoA head Vinod Rai, has awarded a two-year contract as head coach of the national women’s team to former India Test opener W.V. Raman.

According to reliable sources, Raman was given the contract on Thursday (January 4).

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A terrific left-handed batsman, Raman has been the India under-19 coach and has filled in for Rahul Dravid when needed. He has been associated with the National Cricket Academy for the last three years.

Raman will receive a fee of ₹1.75 crores in the first year and ₹2 crores in the second, based on his performance in the first year.