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Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Ravi Shastri Backs Abhishek Sharma to Overcome Lean Patch

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Ravi Shastri urges Abhishek Sharma to stay patient after back-to-back ducks in the T20 World Cup 2026, while hailing Ishan Kishan's match-winning knock vs Pakistan.

Why Shastri should be England's next head coach

Why Shastri should be England's next head coach

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

'Someone with a strong record against Australia, especially as a coach, is worth considering. Looking ahead to the Ashes in 2027, England might benefit from a different voice -- that extra 1% that helps teams win.'

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will honour cricket legends Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji by naming a stand and gates after them.

T20 World Cup: 'Calm, Composed, Class': Shastri on Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup: 'Calm, Composed, Class': Shastri on Sanju Samson

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Ravi Shastri praises Sanju Samson's defining innings, highlighting his calmness, composure, and class under pressure in a crucial knockout contest.

T20 World Cup, India Vs England Semi-Final: Match-Winner Sanju Samson Has Come Of Age: Shastri

T20 World Cup, India Vs England Semi-Final: Match-Winner Sanju Samson Has Come Of Age: Shastri

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Former India coach Ravi Shastri praised Sanju Samson's mental fortitude and consistency in the T20 World Cup after his match-winning knock against England in the semi-final.

India will take off if Abhishek Sharma fires: Shastri

India will take off if Abhishek Sharma fires: Shastri

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Ravi Shastri believes India too will "take off" in next month's T20 World Cup if their explosive opener Abhishek Sharma fires, while Kevin Pietersen hailed the lefthander as a "proper star".

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Break Sachin's Record?

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Break Sachin's Record?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, is now eligible to play for India in senior international cricket, sparking comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and raising questions about fast-tracking his career.

Nepal-born Abneet Bharti Called Up To Indian Football Camp

Nepal-born Abneet Bharti Called Up To Indian Football Camp

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Nepal-born defender Abneet Bharti has joined the Indian senior men's team camp in Kochi ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong, pending FIFA clearance.

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

T20 World Cup: When Finn Allen Launched A Meteor Shower At Eden Gardens

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The South Africans had only recently wiped away their reputation of being chokers. Finn Allen got them to choke again.

Shastri Slams Decision To Rest Bumrah

Shastri Slams Decision To Rest Bumrah

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after seven days of rest. It is something very hard to believe.'

'Ignored for years': Siva alleges discrimination before exit

'Ignored for years': Siva alleges discrimination before exit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Former Indian leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has retired from the BCCI commentary panel, citing a lack of opportunities and expressing dissatisfaction with his role.

T20 World Cup: Ponting urges India: Pick best XI, forget matchups

T20 World Cup: Ponting urges India: Pick best XI, forget matchups

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Ricky Ponting is of the opinion that the Indian team should be focusing on playing their best XI rather than trying to get the matchups right, when they face Zimbabwe in their next Super Eight clash on Thursday in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

It was a fairytale: Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

"It was a fairytale": Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Cricket legends Harbhajan Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, Zaheer Khan, and Sourav Ganguly reminisced about India's historic 2001 Test victory against Australia at Eden Gardens.

Coach Shastri celebrates with his 'pack'

Coach Shastri celebrates with his 'pack'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'The pack that stays together. Bubble or no bubble. Results will come and go for others to follow.'

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Why stop a guy (from playing in Big Bash League) if he can't make it to the Test side, get a level C or level D contract?'

'They've got class': Shastri backs Kohli, Rohit to find form

'They've got class': Shastri backs Kohli, Rohit to find form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri reflected on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's below-par showing in the first ODI against Australia in Perth.

'Kohli, Rohit will pull the plug themselves if...': Shastri

'Kohli, Rohit will pull the plug themselves if...': Shastri

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Former coach Ravi Shastri believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form in Australia will play a decisive role in shaping their ODI future.

I would not have let Rohit miss Sydney Test: Shastri

I would not have let Rohit miss Sydney Test: Shastri

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma stood down from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney in January.

'If the hunger's there, he'll carry on'

'If the hunger's there, he'll carry on'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Having overseen Kohli's most prolific years as coach, Shastri knows the batter better than most.

'He can't be 14': When Shastri had to calm Hayden

'He can't be 14': When Shastri had to calm Hayden

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Suryavanshi first grabbed attention when Rajasthan Royals snapped him up for Rs 1.1 crore at just 13 years old.

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has been roped in as the Commissioner of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), a professional event for retired players that is set to take off next year.

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

As India start their T20 World Cup title defence in less than 72 hours, one is tempted to look at Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir's working relationship which has been fantastic, at least so going by the results -- a whopping 31 wins in 39 games with a winning percentage of 79.48.

Kohli did a magnificent job as India captain: Shastri

Kohli did a magnificent job as India captain: Shastri

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Former coach Ravi Shastri praised Virat Kohli's tenure as India's captain, stating that he did he a 'magnificent job' both as a skipper and a batter.

Toss drama! Two presenters used for the first time ever

Toss drama! Two presenters used for the first time ever

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Animosity between India and Pakistan team continued prior to the mega final of the Asia Cup with two presenters -- India's Ravi Shastri and Pakistan's Waqar Younis -- conducting the snap interviews at the toss.

8 Sixes In A Row! Meghalaya Batter Scripts History

8 Sixes In A Row! Meghalaya Batter Scripts History

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Meghalaya's Akash Choudhary hits record eight consecutive sixes to make 11-ball fifty in Ranji

Chauhan calls for Head Coach Shastri's removal

Chauhan calls for Head Coach Shastri's removal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

"Ravi Shastri should be removed as head coach before the Australia tour. Ravi Shastri is a very good cricket commentator and he should be allowed to do so," Chauhan, also Uttar Pradesh Sports Minister, said while agreeing to demands raised by former cricketers for removal of Shastri as coach.

India Head Coach Shastri tests positive for COVID-19

India Head Coach Shastri tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Three others of Team India support staff to remain in isolation.

Here's what coach Shastri said on India's World Cup team

Here's what coach Shastri said on India's World Cup team

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

India coach Ravi Shastri said he would have preferred a 16-member World Cup squad instead of the mandated 15 and urged those who missed out to 'not lose heart'.

India's head coach Shastri defines his role

India's head coach Shastri defines his role

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

"They know their job, they are professional cricketers. Once they step on the field they take over. That is how it should be," said Shastri, who took over as coach after Anil Kumble was forced to quit under controversial circumstances.

India coach Shastri praises 'remarkable' Williamson

India coach Shastri praises 'remarkable' Williamson

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

India head coach Ravi Shastri saluted New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson for showing remarkable composure during his team's heart-breaking loss to England in Sunday's World Cup final at Lord's.

Will coach Shastri re-apply for fresh term?

Will coach Shastri re-apply for fresh term?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Ravi Shastri was appointed India chief coach in 2017 after Anil Kumble's tenure ended prematurely in controversial circumstances.

Coach Shastri celebrates India's win with a 'punch'

Coach Shastri celebrates India's win with a 'punch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The former India player celebrated Indian team's victorious tour of West Indies in his own unique style.

Coach Shastri wants Tendulkar as consultant but...

Coach Shastri wants Tendulkar as consultant but...

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

India head coach Ravi Shastri wants batting great Sachin Tendulkar to work with the national team as a consultant, provided it is not a case of conflict of interest.

Huge pay hike for new India coach Shastri

Huge pay hike for new India coach Shastri

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Ravi Shastri will pocket around Rs 8 crore per annum, which is atleast a crore more than previous coach Anil Kumble's salary.

Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Why Sandeep Patil, Ravi Shastri Fell Out

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'I wanted a player of his calibre to take on one of the strongest sides in the country.' 'However, he stuck to his guns, and we had an argument.'

Kohli, Rahane wish coach Shastri on 58th birthday

Kohli, Rahane wish coach Shastri on 58th birthday

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'Only few are brave': Kohli tweets birthday greeting.

Brand Shubham Gill: Bruised Not Ruptured

Brand Shubham Gill: Bruised Not Ruptured

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'It is a passing phase'. 'He will bounce back'. 'He is a run machine; poor form is just temporary'. The vote of confidence in Gill was inspiring and reassuring, notes Sandeep Goyal.

India coach Shastri still bitter about WTC rule change

India coach Shastri still bitter about WTC rule change

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

India breezed into the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) following their 3-1 series victory against England on Sunday but head coach Ravi Shastri is still bitter how the qualifying rules were changed last year.

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom for Gill

'Take your time': Shastri's words of wisdom for Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'It's never easy, but I think he will learn from this exposure.'