'I am particularly happy that an Indian has done such a superb job as the coach because people always talk about foreign coaches, but Shastri has dashed all those views.'
Former head coach Ravi Shastri hailed Virat Kohli as India's 'most aggressive and successful' captain after he stepped down as the Test skipper on Saturday.
Former captain Sunil Gavaskar reminded Ravi Shastri that India had won Test series in West Indies and England, a day after the under-fire coach claimed his side has better overseas record than teams of the last 15-20 years.
India head coach Ravi Shastri says he has no regrets about organising the book launch, which was widely perceived to be the reason for a COVID-19 outbreak that forced the cancellation of the fifth Test against England in Manchester.
India coach Ravi Shastri has tweaked team's preparation style.
Shastri has been serving as the head coach of the Indian team since 2017, having got an extension after the 2019 ICC World Cup.
Shastri also highlighted the importance of having 2 quality left-handers in the top 7 of the Indian batting line-up for the upcoming tournaments.
'Take your time @Simone_Biles. You have earned the right to owe it to yourself at this tender age.'
Taking exception to leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's allegations of physical harassment by a player in his early IPL days, former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested that the offender be never allowed to come near a cricket field.
'He looks in good nick. Probably needs to spend a little more time on his footwork, but should get into most teams.'
23 Yards will include body wash, beard oil, shaving gel, deodorant and sanitizer.
Shastri posted a photo of himself having a conversation with batsman Shubman Gill on Twitter
'Great to get back to business with @hardikpandya7 @SDhawan25, @imShard, #TeamIndia #AUSvIND,' Shastri tweeted.
The last time he took charge, Ravi Shastri gave the Indian team a new josh after the 2007 World Cup debacle. Can he do so this time as well?
Mohammed Shami is set to compete in the last two Tests of the ongoing series against Australia with his playing kit already headed Down Under
According to ESPNCricinfo, Shubman Gill has also confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23.
Virat Kohli's career was hanging by a thread after a disappointing showing with the bat in Australia.
Young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh could soon be walking into India's T20 team after consistent performances in the IPL over the last three seasons, said former India coach Ravi Shastri.
'He (Pant) has worked like hell in the last three or four months and the results are showing'
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said K S Bharat would be the 'obvious choice' of the team management for the wicketkeeper's role in the WTC final against Australia
There is no reason to remove India head coach Ravi Shastri if he continues to produce results, said legendary former captain Kapil Dev.
Former and current players took to Twitter to extend wishes to Ravi Shastri
Sourav Ganguly on Friday used the oft-repeated remark 'cricket is a captain's game' before saying 'man-management and situation-understanding skills' make good coaches, apart from skills.
The Indian team was "mentally and physically drained" during the T20 World Cup and did not even "try to win", as it wasn't switched on during pressure situations in big games, outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri stunningly conceded before the side's last Super 12s match against Namibia, in Dubai, on Monday.
'The boys deserve all the credit for the character they showed, real character.'
'Criticism? what's that. You know how quickly people change their opinions. So shanti rakho. Om Shanti Om.'
Former India coach Ravi Shastri advised the out-of-form Virat Kohli to take a break, even if it meant 'pulling out of the IPL, for all you care' to prolong his international career.
'We didn't ask anyone for their views, because there was no scope for it'
A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.
Team India head coach Ravi Shastri intends to step down from his role after the T20 World Cup. He says he has achieved everything there was and does not want to overstay his welcome.
Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins in Australia, said former captain Ian Chappell.
Effusive in his praise for Indian team's head coach Ravi Shastri, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday called him an "incredible" mentor with an "unbelievable" ability to motivate youngsters even in their lowest phases.
'In the last 24 months, they've been home for 25 days. I don't care who you are, if your name is Bradman, if you're in a bubble as well, your average will come down because you're human.'
Moments after India's maiden Test series triumph in Australia, coach Ravi Shastri hit back at the critics, including the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.
'He is a perennially positive guy.' 'He is generous with advice and never petty about anything.'
Former India international Sanjay Manjrekar and skipper Bishan Singh Bedi shared contrasting views on the raging verbal battle between former captains Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly in the wake of the national coach's appointment. "More than Sourav, I think Ravi is miffed with the rejection. It's a new experience for him. BCCI have made the better choice as coach," Manjrekar tweeted on Wednesday. Veteran India discard Gautam Gambhir spoke to ABP News and was also critical of Shastri's comments. Gambhir's comments were in sync with Manjrekar's view.
'This is not his game... He is going too early for it, especially with Rohit Sharma playing aggressively at the other end.'
Look at your career before commenting on Dhoni: Shastri
India captain Virat Kohli had also made it clear that he and the team will be happy if Shastri was retained.
Exactly 39 summers back, a wide-eyed 19-year-old Ravi Shastri became India's 'Test Cap No 151' at the Basin Reserve
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