'The larger and more opaque this shadow economy becomes, especially online, the greater the risk to India's national security.'
Under Ravi Shastri's tutelage, India became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia when they upset the hosts 2-1 in 2018-19 before winning their second successive series two years later.
Star batter Shubman Gill was on Saturday named captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming five-match away series against England, signaling the start of a new era in Indian red-ball cricket.
School students in Rajasthan will no longer study two-part supplementary textbooks with state Education Minister Madan Dilawar arguing that these reading materials are not required because they glorify the Nehru-Gandhi family and carry no marks for students.
India will probably have to wait for another three World Cups to have a shot at the title if they are not able to extend their dominant run in the ongoing edition, reckons Ravi Shastri.
'They'll think that he'll come in straight away and set the world on fire.' 'It's never that easy when you come back from injury.'
'He's vastly experienced. He doesn't get the accolades that he deserves'
Shastri didn't mince words in saying that Parag's slow start changed the course of the match.
You need a big upping of the ante when it comes to the fielding if you have to beat big sides in big competitions.'
'The Election Commission is conducting the National Register of Citizens in Bihar through the backdoor.'
The Shastri-Kohli tenure was a good one for Indian cricket but often the duo was criticised for not standing by a few players
Former coach Ravi Shastri's assertion that the Indian team lost in Indore due to "overconfidence" has been termed "rubbish" by skipper Rohit Sharma, who minced no words while calling him an "outsider".
The tough part about coaching is that you have to trouble the comfortable, and comfort the troubled, observes Sandeep Goyal.
As Ravi Shastri turns 60 on May 27, join us in celebrating his landmark birthday and wishing him health, wealth and super success always.
'He builds confidence in players. He has the knack of motivating people.' 'A few good words from Ravi and that player will be an altogether different player in minutes.'
'As a captain and a player, he never played for a draw, he always wanted to win.'
While Gill's intent was to contain, former players believe he missed an opportunity to attack when it mattered most.
Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.
Shiv Shastri Balboa is a sweet dramedy that makes a case for letting seniors live with dignity, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the fifth Test against England?
As cricket grapples with a massive scheduling problem, former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for reduction in T20 bilateral series, saying franchise cricket can be encouraged instead.
For Shastri, India's recent successes in Test cricket have often been defined by the stubbornness and resilience of the tail-enders.
'One evening, Ravi called him and said, 'Look, Virat, MS gave it (the captaincy) to you in red-ball cricket. You have to respect him. He will give it to you in limited-overs cricket, too, when the time is right. Unless you respect him now, tomorrow when you are the captain, you won't get the respect from your team'.'
'Great to be back on a sunny day at @Wimbledon.'
Strange selection, says Manjrekar; Irfan, Harbhajan congratulate Gill
'Other than blaming the pilot, there is zero accountability.'
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".
Kamindu Mendis soared - quite literally - to deliver a moment that could well define Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL 2025 campaign.
'We all knew he was dangerous, but that first shot he played off Jasprit Bumrah, that cover drive, off the front foot.' 'It told me that this is a player in prime, prime form.'
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it is time for stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to concentrate on Tests and ODIs.
Winston Lee is a cocker spaniel who has taken to India's head coach.
"So there's no need [to play in overseas leagues], they're absolutely fine playing IPL cricket and focusing on domestic cricket. We need them to play domestic cricket in India as well," he added.
'I want him to get out there, smash it, try and win this Test match.'
'He pursued it, practised hard at it and continued to look for new things as his career progressed, to keep up with the times.'
Former India coach Ravi Shastri is hugely impressed with the performance of young Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma in IPL 2022.
Former India women's team captain Anjum Chopra also praised Gill for his impressive rise in white ball cricket.
I was really surprised when he wasn't flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in.'
The back to back Test series wins in Australia must rank as Ravi Shastri's greatest achievement as India's coach.
A trainee pilot was killed when a trainer aircraft crashed into a residential area in Gujarat's Amreli district on Tuesday afternoon. The plane, belonging to a private aviation academy, caught fire after crashing into a tree and then an open plot. The pilot was flying solo and the aircraft had taken off from the Amreli airport. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Ravi Shastri, who knows a thing or two about winning Test rubbers in Australia, on Thursday asked India skipper Rohit Sharma
