News for 'Ravi Shastri'

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advice to Konstas was to focus on his "strengths".

No more chopping and changing, says Shastri. Is Kohli listening?

No more chopping and changing, says Shastri. Is Kohli listening?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Shastri indicated that from now on, they will be playing around those 15 players, who are going to board the UK bound flight.

Will BCCI take action against Shastri for 'abusing' Mumbai curator?

Will BCCI take action against Shastri for 'abusing' Mumbai curator?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur on Monday said action will be taken against team director Ravi Shastri if he is found guilty of reportedly abusing Mumbai Cricket Association curator Sudhir Naik following India's defeat in the fifth and final One-Day International against South Africa on Sunday.

How Shastri's coaching style compares to Kumble...

How Shastri's coaching style compares to Kumble...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Some of his team-mates may have considered Anil Kumble 'strict' but India's Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha never felt that about the former coach, who quit after a bitter fallout with captain Virat Kohli.

'I would have kept him in the mix'

'I would have kept him in the mix'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

I was really surprised when he wasn't flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in.'

Shastri unveils 'Mumbai's Bradman' Gavaskar's portrait at Bowral Museum

Shastri unveils 'Mumbai's Bradman' Gavaskar's portrait at Bowral Museum

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The coach also launched a book 'India's 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia'.

Arshdeep could be walking into the Indian team: Shastri

Arshdeep could be walking into the Indian team: Shastri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

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.

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'.

How Shastri motivated Siraj to stay back in Australia after father's death

How Shastri motivated Siraj to stay back in Australia after father's death

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

India pacer Mohammed Siraj revealed that words of encouragement from head coach Ravi Shastri during the team's tour of Australia made him change his mind about returning home after his father's death.

Even Bradman's average will fall in a bubble: Shastri

Even Bradman's average will fall in a bubble: Shastri

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'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.'

Shastri denies Fletcher being sidelined, says 'we are united'

Shastri denies Fletcher being sidelined, says 'we are united'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The former Indian captain was upset on learning about media reports that a support staff meeting was held without Fletcher being present.

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The financial nitty-gritties of Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's head coach are yet to be worked out but that's the "last of his concerns" right now

Shastri tells out-of-form Kohli to 'pull out of IPL'

Shastri tells out-of-form Kohli to 'pull out of IPL'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

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.

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Day 2 despite fracturing his toe.

Coach Shastri puts down Team India's success to one key word...

Coach Shastri puts down Team India's success to one key word...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

And the coach termed the chase of 243 as the best of the series considering it was a difficult track at the Vidarbha Cricket Association in Nagpur.

Revealed! Coach Shastri on Team India's vision for the future

Revealed! Coach Shastri on Team India's vision for the future

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

India head coach Ravi Shastri says focus will be on investing in youth during his second stint in the top position as India begin preparations for next year's World T20 and the ongoing World Test Championship.

Dravid to replace Shastri as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to replace Shastri as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Rahul Dravid is seen as the front-runner to take over as India head coach if Ravi Shastri decides to exit after the T20 World Cup.

WATCH: Krrishna joins elite list with six sixes in an over!

WATCH: Krrishna joins elite list with six sixes in an over!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Vamshhi Krrishna joined an elite list during Andhra's Col CK Nayudu Trophy match against Railways.

Be patient with experienced players, says Shastri

Be patient with experienced players, says Shastri

Rediff.com6 May 2007

Cricket manager Ravi Shastri has asked fans to be patient with the team as they aim to rediscover their form on the tour of Bangladesh after a disappointing World Cup.

Indian cricket will be spineless if Ranji trophy is ignored: Shastri

Indian cricket will be spineless if Ranji trophy is ignored: Shastri

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Former head coach Ravi Shastri on Friday said that Indian cricket would become "spineless" if the currently postponed Ranji Trophy is ignored.

India were defensive and timid on Day 4: Shastri

India were defensive and timid on Day 4: Shastri

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'They could have batted England out of this contest'

Windies great Lloyd critical of division in Test cricket

Windies great Lloyd critical of division in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'I think it will be terrible for all those countries who worked so hard to get the Test status.'

MCA to discuss Shastri-Naik 'confrontation' on Oct 30

MCA to discuss Shastri-Naik 'confrontation' on Oct 30

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) managing committee will discuss Wankhede Stadium curator Sudhir Naik's complaint of verbal abuse against Indian Team Director Ravi Shastri on October 30, in Mumbai.

Shastri will step down! 'I've achieved all I wanted'

Shastri will step down! 'I've achieved all I wanted'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

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.

Travis Head's fitness under scrutiny?

Travis Head's fitness under scrutiny?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Travis Head played down concerns over his fitness after appearing to struggle with a potential groin issue

Shastri is living in a fool's world: Ganguly hits back

Shastri is living in a fool's world: Ganguly hits back

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has hit back at Ravi Shastri saying the former team director of India has made it 'very personal' and he was hurt by Shastri's 'immature comments'. Shastri had earlier said that Ganguly should 'take his job seriously' after the latter was absent at the time of his interview for the post of India's head coach.

Shastri slams DRS, says it's against spirit of the game

Shastri slams DRS, says it's against spirit of the game

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri threw his weight firmly behind the Board of Control for Cricket in India's refusal to accept the Decision Review System while also dismissing the conflict of interest charge against board president N Srinivasan, saying it is in all walks of life.

Shastri wants warm-up games before Australia Tests

Shastri wants warm-up games before Australia Tests

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says they have requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India to arrange for a couple of practice matches before the Australia tour kicks off later this year.

Shastri reckons Sachin in for big runs against Aussies

Shastri reckons Sachin in for big runs against Aussies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Former India skipper Ravi Shastri is backing senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar to come good in the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia, starting in Chennai on February 22.

Shastri on why Kohli is similar to Tendulkar

Shastri on why Kohli is similar to Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's passion is unmatched and his game sense could only be compared to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, said Indian team's head coach Ravi Shastri.

'Bit concerned about Kohli-Shastri's brand of aggressive cricket'

'Bit concerned about Kohli-Shastri's brand of aggressive cricket'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has hit out at the India's Team Director Ravi Shastri and Test captain Virat Kohli questioning their philosophy of aggression after Ishant Sharma incident resulted in a one-Test ban for the lanky Delhi fast bowler.

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

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.

Seniors need to be rested, says Shastri

Seniors need to be rested, says Shastri

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Former India captain and coach Ravi Shastri says senior players should be rested after six games on the trot to preserve them for another two years as Test players.

Shastri lambasts Indian batters for poking at fifth stump

Shastri lambasts Indian batters for poking at fifth stump

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Former captain Ravi Shastri on Sunday, made scathing criticism of the star-studded Indian batting line-up for constantly playing away from the body outside the off-stump, which he said was responsible for their 4-0 whitewash in the just-concluded Test series.

My role is to oversee everything; all of them report to me: Shastri

My role is to oversee everything; all of them report to me: Shastri

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Handed the task of overseeing a struggling Indian team, newly-appointed team director Ravi Shastri refuted suggestions that his role would undermine the position of beleaguered coach Duncan Fletcher.

Why coach, new skipper should handle Bumrah with care

Why coach, new skipper should handle Bumrah with care

Rediff.com15 May 2025

It will require a lot of man management from young skipper Shubman Gill and the seasoned dressing room figurehead Gautam Gambhir to ensure that Jasprit Bumrah is accorded the respect and space he deserves.

Shastri backs Ponting over Motera incident

Shastri backs Ponting over Motera incident

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Reprimanded and criticised for damaging a TV set inside the dressing room during a World Cup match at Ahmedabad, Australian skipper Ricky Ponting found a sympathiser in player-turned-commentator Ravi Shastri, who said such incidents are not new in international cricket.

Gavaskar hopes there is no clash between Dhoni and Shastri

Gavaskar hopes there is no clash between Dhoni and Shastri

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar says while Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return to the Indian team as a mentor is a big boost for the side but if there are tactical differences between him and head coach Ravi Shastri during the T20 World Cup, it could have an adverse impact as well.

Retirement In Rohit's Body Language?

Retirement In Rohit's Body Language?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'I saw him quite emotional on the field yesterday.' 'That's unusual for us to see Rohit like that.'

No lack of effort: Buttler defends England's training approach

No lack of effort: Buttler defends England's training approach

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

England captain Jos Buttler defended his team's training schedule during their white-ball tour of India.