Ravi Shastri
Batting All-rounder
20 Nov 2024
Gautam GambhirBorder-Gavaskar Trophy: Tim Paine questions Gautam Gambhir's coaching style
As India gear up to defend the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, all eyes are on head coach Gautam Gambhir.
18 Nov 2024
Sarfaraz KhanRavi Shastri backs Dhruv Jurel for Perth Test: Here's why
Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri has backed Dhruv Jurel to play as a specialist batter in the first Test against Australia.
17 Nov 2024
India vs Australia CricketBorder-Gavaskar Trophy: Highest-individual scores by Indian batters in Australia
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, one of the most prestigious Test series, has witnessed some of the finest individual batting performances.
04 Nov 2024
BCCIGambhir's coaching role under scrutiny after India's Test series defeat
The head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir, is under fire after a string of poor performances.
01 Nov 2024
Ajaz PatelSimon Doull criticizes India's decision to send Siraj as nightwatchman
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has slammed the Indian team management for sending Mohammed Siraj as a night watchman in the 3rd Test against New Zealand in Mumbai.
01 Nov 2024
Anil KumbleRavi Shastri criticizes Virat Kohli's dismissal in Mumbai Test
Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has expressed his disappointment over Virat Kohli's dismissal in the Mumbai Test against New Zealand.
29 Oct 2024
Rohit SharmaRavi Shastri backs Rohit Sharma's leadership despite upset against NZ
Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has backed Rohit Sharma's captaincy skills.
27 Oct 2024
Gautam GambhirRavi Shastri backs Gautam Gambhir after India's Test series loss
Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri has come out in support of current coach Gautam Gambhir, after India's unprecedented home Test series defeat against New Zealand.
25 Oct 2024
Rohit SharmaRavi Shastri criticizes Rohit Sharma's captaincy in Pune Test
Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has been critical of Rohit Sharma's captaincy in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Pune.
17 Sep 2024
Ajinkya RahaneAshwin recalls Ravi Shastri's morale-boosting reaction after 36 all-out debacle
Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his memories of how former head coach Ravi Shastri helped lift the team's spirits following their dismal performance against Australia in the 2020 Adelaide Test.
09 Sep 2024
Rishabh PantThis Ravi Shastri advice helped Rishabh Pant tackle off-spinners
Rishabh Pant, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter, is set to make a triumphant return to Test cricket following a life-altering car accident in 2022.
03 Sep 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Virender Sehwag prefers coaching in IPL over Team India
Virender Sehwag, the former Indian opener and renowned commentator, has expressed his interest in coaching an Indian Premier League (IPL) team.
03 Sep 2024
Australian Cricket TeamRavi Shastri recalls India's back-to-back Test series wins in Australia
Ravi Shastri, the former head coach of the Indian cricket team, has expressed his admiration for India's consecutive Test series victories in Australia during 2018/19 and 2020/21.
28 Aug 2024
Jay ShahIndian cricket fraternity celebrates Jay Shah's appointment as ICC chairman
Jay Shah, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, has been elected unopposed as the new Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
26 Aug 2024
Shikhar Dhawan'Enjoy your retirement': former coach Ravi Shastri on Dhawan's retirement
Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, on August 24, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, marking the end of a remarkable career.
14 Aug 2024
Indian Cricket TeamRavi Shastri backs Team India to retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Details
Former Indian cricket team coach, Ravi Shastri, has expressed confidence in India's ability to maintain their winning streak in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
18 Jul 2024
BCCIHas BCCI rejected Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff picks for India?
Gautam Gambhir, the newly-appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team, is facing a baptism of fire while finalizing his support staff.
27 Jan 2024
Ranji TrophyTanmay Agarwal scripts these records with 366 in Ranji Trophy
Hyderabad opener Tanmay Agarwal shattered a host of records with a breathtaking triple-ton against Arunachal Pradesh in the ongoing Ranji Trophy game in Hyderabad.
23 Jan 2024
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)BCCI Awards: Gill, Deepti among winners; several other cricketers honored
Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Deepti Sharma won the BCCI's prestigious Polly Umrigar Award on January 23.
05 Jan 2024
Ranji TrophyRahul Singh becomes the second-fastest Indian double-centurion in FC cricket
Rahul Singh was the star for Hyderabad on Day 1 against Nagaland in the 2024 Ranji Trophy season. He became the first batter to slam a double ton in this season.
02 Apr 2023
Indian Cricket TeamIndian cricket legend Salim Durani passes away: Details here
Indian cricket legend Salim Durani has passed away at the age of 88.
02 Mar 2023
Yashasvi JaiswalIrani Cup: Records scripted by Yashasvi Jaiswal during his double-century
Yashasvi Jaiswal put up an exhibition of high-class batting and struck his third First-Class double-ton in the ongoing Irani Cup match against Madhya Pradesh.
18 Nov 2022
Hardik PandyaShould Pandya be India's full-time T20I skipper? Shastri shares opinion
Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed all-rounder Hardik Pandya to become India's full-time T20I captain.
24 Aug 2022
Rahul Dravid'COVID-19 is just flu,' Shastri talks about rescheduled England Test
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the COVID-19 infection should just be "treated like flu".
25 Jul 2022
Indian Cricket TeamWhat cost Team India World Cup titles? Ravi Shastri answers
Ravi Shastri has etched his name as one of India's greatest coaches on the international circuit.
23 Mar 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2022: Suresh Raina, Ravi Shastri to join commentary panel
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina is set to make his debut as a commentator in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
21 Feb 2022
Wriddhiman SahaRavi Shastri seeks action from BCCI after journalist threatens Saha
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday slammed a journalist for threatening experienced wicket-keeper batter, Wriddhiman Saha, over an exclusive interview.
28 Jan 2022
BCCIShah confirms Ranji Trophy to be held in two phases
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Friday confirmed that Ranji Trophy will be held in 2022 amid the speculations that the country's top domestic tournament might get canceled again due to the rising cases of COVID-19.
04 Jan 2022
Virender SehwagLegends League Cricket: Sehwag, Yuvraj picked in India Maharajas team
Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, and Harbhajan Singh have been drafted into the India Maharajas team for the inaugural edition of Legends League Cricket.
27 Dec 2021
Virat KohliFormer Indian head coach Ravi Shastri supports split captaincy
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes split captaincy is the right approach.
23 Dec 2021
Shahid AfridiLegends Cricket League: Akhtar, Jayasuriya picked in Asia Lions squad
Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, and Sanath Jayasuriya have been drafted into the Asia Lions squad for the Legends Cricket League.
13 Nov 2021
Rohit SharmaWill Virat Kohli leave ODI captaincy? Ravi Shastri answers
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli could give up captaincy in other formats as well to focus on his batting.
09 Nov 2021
Indian Cricket TeamStats which define Ravi Shastri's legacy as Team India coach
Ravi Shastri's tenure as the Indian cricket team's head coach has come to an end.
16 Oct 2021
Indian Cricket TeamRahul Dravid to be Team India's head coach, claims report
Former Indian captain and legend Rahul Dravid is set to be appointed as the head coach, replacing Ravi Shastri, whose tenure ends post the ICC T20 World Cup next month.
06 Sep 2021
SportsEngland vs India: Ravi Shastri tests positive for COVID-19
In a major development, Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has tested positive for COVID-19.
22 Aug 2021
Rahul DravidBCCI invites applications for NCA coaches; Dravid re-applies
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) won't renew the annual contracts of 11 coaches at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
11 Aug 2021
Indian Cricket TeamIndia coach Shastri might depart after T20 World Cup: Reports
Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri is looking to make an exit after the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup in November.
02 Mar 2021
COVID-19 IndiaRavi Shastri receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Ahmedabad
The Indian cricket team's head coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a city hospital in Ahmedabad.
02 Dec 2020
Rohit SharmaShastri should have updated Kohli about Rohit's injury: Gautam Gambhir
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is disappointed with the miscommunication regarding Rohit Sharma's injury fiasco.
23 Nov 2020
Indian Cricket TeamOur 'Fab Five' pacers will dominate in Australia: Ravi Shastri
The head coach of Team India, Ravi Shastri, believes the Indian fast bowlers will once again rule the roost during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Down Under.
01 Nov 2020
BCCI'Rohit in danger of injuring himself again', says Ravi Shastri
Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has opened up on Rohit Sharma's medical report.
15 Oct 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Veteran cricket commentator and journalist Kishore Bhimani passes away
Renowned journalist and veteran cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani died on Thursday in Kolkata.
29 Sep 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: 'Best performance', Ravi Shastri highlights Sundar's economical spell
The head coach of Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, lauded Washington Sundar for his exceptional performance against Mumbai Indians in the Monday night thriller.
06 May 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Batch of 1985 could trouble current Indian team: Ravi Shastri
Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes the batch of 1985 could have given a run for the money to the incumbent Indian side.
28 Mar 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Forced break will help the players recoup, feels Shastri
Indian cricket head coach Ravi Shastri believes the forced break, owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, would have rekindle the energy levels of players.
22 Jan 2020
IndiaShastri backs India to do anything for World T20 win
India have been doing great across formats since their ICC World Cup 2019 ouster in the semis, as they eye success in the upcoming ICC World T20 this year.
18 Jan 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Bapu Nadkarni passes away: His top moments, records and more
Former Indian cricketer Bapu Nadkarni passed away on Friday.
09 Jan 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)MS Dhoni might retire from ODIs soon: Ravi Shastri
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni, who has not played for India since the conclusion of the ICC World Cup 2019 in July, has not given any date on his international return.
01 Jan 2020
Virat KohliRavi Shastri calls Virat Kohli the perfect captain: Here's why
While former Indian captains Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni made Men in Blue a force to reckon with, current Indian skipper Virat Kohli has made them the team to beat.
15 Dec 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Shastri hints at sending Pant back to domestic cricket
Rishabh Pant has continued to deceive in limited-overs cricket and the recently-concluded T20I series showed why.
27 Nov 2019
Indian Premier League (IPL)Will MS Dhoni play IPL 2021? CSK official reveals
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has been subject to numerous speculations regarding his future in the sport of cricket, owing to his prolonged absence.
26 Nov 2019
IndiaDon't speculate about Dhoni's future, wait till IPL: Ravi Shastri
It has been more than four months since former Indian skipper MS Dhoni last played an international match.
10 Nov 2019
IndiaWATCH: MS Dhoni impresses fans as he plays tennis
MS Dhoni has been away from cricket since India's exit from the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2019 in England and Wales.
29 Oct 2019
BCCIBCCI to introduce contract system for First-Class cricketers: Details here
It has been barely a week since Sourav Ganguly has taken over the charge as the new BCCI president, and he has come up with some revolutionary ideas.
22 Oct 2019
India"Bhaad mein gaya pitch", said Shastri post winning against Proteas
India continued their dominant run as they registered their 11th consecutive Test series win at home. They whitewashed South Africa 3-0 in the just-concluded series.
09 Oct 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Here's what Ravi Shastri said about MS Dhoni's future
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has been missing from action since the conclusion of India's campaign in the ICC World Cup 2019.
02 Oct 2019
Test CricketThese cricketers shined as openers rather than in middle order
Every cricketer likes to bat at a specific batting position in his/her desired batting order.
26 Sep 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Here's why Ravi Shastri continues to back Rishabh Pant
Young Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been on the receiving end of late following his immature gameplay and failing to convert starts into a big score.
11 Sep 2019
England Cricket TeamHere are the most brutal sledgings in cricket
Cricket is considered as the sport of gentlemen.
10 Sep 2019
BCCIShastri wants to make Yo-Yo Test more difficult: Here's why
Ravi Shastri has enjoyed a decent stint as Team India's coach since 2017, and it bore fruit as the BCCI decided to re-elect him this year.
09 Sep 2019
BCCIHere's how much Ravi Shastri would earn as head coach
Ravi Shastri was unanimously retained as Team India's head coach after a successful two-year stint.
09 Sep 2019
IndiaShastri wants to build on youth during Team India's transition
Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri has stated that he wants to invest in youngsters to develop solid bench strength.
| Format | M | Ing | NO | R | HS | A | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 80 | 121 | 14 | 3,830 | 206 | 35.79 | - | 11 | 12 |
| ODI | 150 | 128 | 21 | 3,108 | 109 | 29.04 | 61.07 | 4 | 18 |
| T20I | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| List A | 278 | 250 | 45 | 6,383 | 138* | 31.13 | - | 6 | 37 |
| First Class | 245 | 356 | 56 | 13,202 | 217 | 44.0 | - | 34 | 66 |
| Format | M | Ing | Balls | R | W | A | SR | E | 5W | 10W |
| Test | 80 | 125 | 15,751 | 6,185 | 151 | 40.96 | 104.3 | 2.35 | 2 | 0 |
| ODI | 150 | 136 | 6,613 | 4,650 | 129 | 36.04 | 51.2 | 4.21 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| List A | 278 | 11,966 | 8,175 | 254 | 32.18 | 47.1 | 4.09 | 5 | 0 | |
| First Class | 245 | 42,422 | 16,744 | 509 | 32.89 | 83.3 | 2.36 | 18 | 3 |
