Venkatram was a right-arm off break bowler who represented Bihar cricket team.
He had a successful career as bowler, taking 217 wickets at an average of 26.52 with 13 five-wicket hauls.
He also went on to captain Bihar in a few matches and represent East Zone cricket team.
[3] In May 2008, he was appointed as the spin bowling coach of the National Cricket Academy.
[2] He is the chief coach of the Jharkhand Cricket Academy which functions in Jamshedpur.