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Why Shastri wants Arun as bowling coach despite Zaheer's appointment

Why Shastri wants Arun as bowling coach despite Zaheer's appointment

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Ravi Shastri's choice of bowling coach was always Bharat Arun and it is now apparent that Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) did not take the new head coach into confidence while recommending Zaheer Khan as the bowling coach.

'83 Heroes Celebrate Delhi Win

'83 Heroes Celebrate Delhi Win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Some of the members of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team celebrated India's victory in the second Test against Australia in Delhi with a dinner at Kapil Dev's residence in Delhi.

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not just for his on-field decisions, but for a noticeable shift in persona.

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

Manohar opposes Shastri's inclusion in BCCI probe panel

Manohar opposes Shastri's inclusion in BCCI probe panel

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

There was a lot of drama at the BCCI's emergent working committee meeting in Mumbai on Sunday as an altercation between secretary Sanjay Patel and former president Shashank Manohar led to the former walking out of the meeting.

Captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas: Shastri

Captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas: Shastri

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas Iyer, who has impressed in his first season as Kolkata Knight Riders captain.

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Strange selection, says Manjrekar; Irfan, Harbhajan congratulate Gill

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

Shastri wins 'close race' to continue as head coach of men's cricket team

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Ravi Shastri was reappointed as the India head coach, the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee announced on Friday.

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

"One stat stands out: 375,000 people coming through the gates in that Melbourne Test match, beating the record set 90 years ago of 350,000," Shastri said.

Sky is the limit for Kohli, says Shastri

Sky is the limit for Kohli, says Shastri

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

India's head coach Ravi Shastri, on Monday, heaped special praise on Virat Kohli after he notched up his 50th International century in Kolkata and said "sky is the limit" for the skipper who stands at the halfway stage in equalling Sachin Tendulkar's feat.

Shastri slams 'disrespectful' Ganguly over interview snub

Shastri slams 'disrespectful' Ganguly over interview snub

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

A disappointed former team director Ravi Shastri on Tuesday hit out at Sourav Ganguly saying he was 'disrespectful' of the candidate he was interviewing and the job of selecting the coach he was entrusted with.

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jadeja reduces South Africa to 93/7 in second innings, India smell big win

Shastri enters event management

Shastri enters event management

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

The former India all-rounder and advertising guru Diwan Arun Nanda are launching Showdiff Worldwide, to promote talents and events.

BCCI's 'be present in person' clause result of Sourav-Shastri fiasco

BCCI's 'be present in person' clause result of Sourav-Shastri fiasco

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The BCCI's 'be present in person for interview' clause for picking selectors has been born out of a strong desire to avoid a Ravi Shastri-like fiasco in the future. Clause 11 of selection criteria put up by the Indian Cricket Board states "candidates should be willing to appear for personal interview", indicating that the BCCI learnt its lesson from the controversy that broke in the aftermath of interviews for the Indian coach's job. Shastri had appeared for his personal interview via video conferencing.

Pujara should be in top bracket of central contracts: Shastri

Pujara should be in top bracket of central contracts: Shastri

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

India's chief coach Ravi Shastri feels that Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara should remain in the top bracket when the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Committee of Administrators (COA) thrash out the revised central contracts based on the new remuneration structure.

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.

Tendulkar, Shastri laud Saha's knock against Delhi Capitals

Tendulkar, Shastri laud Saha's knock against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Saha showed his hitting skills which have largely gone unnoticed over the years.

Shastri urges Tendulkar to 'forget the milestone'

Shastri urges Tendulkar to 'forget the milestone'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Former India skipper Ravi Shastri wants senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar to stay true to his game and "forget about the milestone" as the wait for his landmark 100th international century continues.

Shastri questions team's commitment

Shastri questions team's commitment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

The former India captain has questioned the India's selection and commitment of senior players.

Shastri agrees to chair NCA

Shastri agrees to chair NCA

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The former India captain had accepted the BCCI's offer in principle on Friday but wanted a day or two to look into his commitments before acceding.

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'His glove work defied convention. Dhoni's technique behind the stumps was unorthodox, yet extraordinarily effective.'

Cricket Australia open to Shastri's request for extra warm-up game

Cricket Australia open to Shastri's request for extra warm-up game

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Cricket Australia has responded positively to India coach Ravi Shastri's request for more warm-up matches ahead of their Test series Down Under later this year.

Shastri tells Aussies to shut up

Shastri tells Aussies to shut up

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

'Let them sit in Australia and talk about their pitches. Tell them not to waste their time about Indian tracks. Come and play here'

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India functionary Rajeev Shukla says the decision to give Team Director Ravi Shastri an extension till the 2016 World Cup was based on his good performance and rapport with the players.

'As valuable as Kohinoor': Legends rave about Bumrah

'As valuable as Kohinoor': Legends rave about Bumrah

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Dinesh Karthik didn't hold back in his admiration, calling Bumrah 'as valuable as the Kohinoor diamond' and underlining his dominance across all formats.

Other sports bodies should emulate BCCI: Shastri

Other sports bodies should emulate BCCI: Shastri

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Former India captain and Team Director Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said other sports should try to emulate the BCCI to start producing champions at the global level.

Losses hurt but we learn from them: Shastri

Losses hurt but we learn from them: Shastri

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The sour taste of a 10-wicket loss to New Zealand in the first Test was a good lesson for India's cricketers and there is no doubt they will be far more competitive in the second in Christchurch, coach Ravi Shastri said.

Shastri slams Dravid's captaincy

Shastri slams Dravid's captaincy

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

The cricketer-turned-commentator said India's captain should call the shots instead of coach Greg Chappell.

'Shastri has moulded India into world beaters'

'Shastri has moulded India into world beaters'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'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.'

Kohli is 'boss' of Indian cricket, support staff there to take burden off him: Shastri

Kohli is 'boss' of Indian cricket, support staff there to take burden off him: Shastri

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Head coach Ravi Shastri has called Virat Kohli the 'boss' of Indian cricket and said the support staff is there to 'take the burden off' the skipper.

Shastri releases video plea to fight COVID-19, praises PM

Shastri releases video plea to fight COVID-19, praises PM

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'What's staring you in the face (COVID-19) is no ordinary World Cup, this is the mother of all World Cups, where not just 11 are playing but 1.4 billion are in the playing arena and competing.'

'He risked a lot': Pant's one-legged heroics

'He risked a lot': Pant's one-legged heroics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

"If anyone doubted he was ever a team man, they got to see it first-hand today. That requires more than just steel," Shastri said in a video posted by the BCCI on its website.

Murali being victimized: Shastri

Murali being victimized: Shastri

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The former India captain said there are quite a few bowlers who are no different from the Sri Lanka spin ace.

India coach Shastri hails 'one of the greatest series ever'

India coach Shastri hails 'one of the greatest series ever'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Rahane also pointed how the coach's contribution was the key to the team's success.

Kohli should lead India if Rohit is unavailable: Shastri

Kohli should lead India if Rohit is unavailable: Shastri

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Former head coach Ravi Shastri feels India should look "in the direction" of Virat Kohli to lead the side in a major game, like the WTC final, if skipper Rohit Sharma is unavailable due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Tendulkar, Lara best modern day batsmen: Shastri

Tendulkar, Lara best modern day batsmen: Shastri

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Former India captain Ravi Shastri has said while Vivian Richards was best batsman of his era, Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara have been the two most extraordinary players in the modern generation.

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Gill Eyes More Glory At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The India skipper will be eyeing the great Don Bradman's 88-year-old record for most runs by a captain in a Test series.

Bumrah, Jadeja's absence can unearth new champions, says Shastri

Bumrah, Jadeja's absence can unearth new champions, says Shastri

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Both Bumrah and Jadeja will miss the showpiece event Down Under later this month owing to injuries.

ODIs, T20s will help India adjust to English conditions: Shastri

ODIs, T20s will help India adjust to English conditions: Shastri

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Playing limited overs cricket ahead of their Test series in England will serve as the ideal platform for the Indian team to get used to conditions away from home, coach Ravi Shastri said.

PICS: 'Inspiring': Tendulkar leads Afghanistan applause

PICS: 'Inspiring': Tendulkar leads Afghanistan applause

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar led the cricket world in showering praise on Afghanistan after their stunning eight-run victory over England in the Champions Trophy, saying their wins "can't be termed as upsets anymore".