Ravi Shastri: News
An epitome of style; a wall at the top of the order; the glamour boy of Indian cricket in the 80s; a commentator whose voice was music to the ears...It’s difficult to describe what Ravi Shastri means to Indian cricket. He has handled various roles in his lengthy association with the game and has handled them with a finesse only he can conjure up. Shastri was regarded as a prodigy from an early age. As a result, he made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bombay at the age of 17. His international debut came a year later in a Test against New Zealand in 1981. In contrast to his flamboyance off the field, his batting was measured and conservative. Although his conservative style earned him many critics, it made him dangerous as well. When India won the 1985 World Championship of Cricket trophy in Australia, Shastri was adjudged Man of the Series. He retired from all forms of cricket in 1992, at the age of 30. His uncanny ability to understand the nuances of the game led to him being appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s team in 2017.
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.