Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who has closely observed the progress of Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, discussed the differing training methods of the two. While Kohli follows a structured approach with specialised sessions and bowling arms, Tendulkar's training was driven by his innate energy and involvement in multiple aspects of the game. This discussion came during the ongoing India-New Zealand Test match, where the Kiwis have set a target of 259 runs in their first innings.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri did not hold back in his criticism of captain Rohit Sharma's tactics during the second day of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand. Despite a stellar effort from New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, who took career-best figures of 7/53, Shastri felt that Rohit's conservative field placements were not aggressive enough to dismiss the Kiwis quickly. As a result, New Zealand consolidated their lead in the second innings, with Tom Latham and Will Young taking charge and putting India in a challenging position.
Team India's batting unit, including heavy hitters like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, faced an embarrassing collapse in the first innings of the Test against New Zealand, getting bowled out for a shocking score of 46. Former head coach Ravi Shastri even mocked the team on air, calling them a "duck party" for the high number of players dismissed for ducks. After the match, captain Rohit Sharma accepted his mistake in reading the pitch and expressing disappointment over the record low score.
During the T20 series opener between India and Bangladesh, coach Gautam Gambhir was seen engaging in a serious conversation with spinner Varun Chakravarthy after the match had ended. This brought back memories of renowned football coach Pep Guardiola's on-field chat with player Joshua Kimmich, even though his team had won. While Gambhir's motive behind the chat remains a mystery, former head coach Ravi Shastri speculated that it could be related to either the bowler's speed or field placement. With his impressive three-wicket haul, Chakravarthy is determined to secure his spot in the Indian T20I team.
Indian cricket team coach, Ravi Shastri, has dismissed Michael Vaughan's recent accusations regarding the scheduling of the T20 World Cup. In a strong rebuttal, Shastri emphasized the strength and accomplishments of the Indian team and advised Vaughan to focus on England's performance instead. Shastri also dismissed the controversy over Suryakumar Yadav's catch and firmly defended the tournament organizers. His firm stance highlights his disdain for Vaughan's comments and showcases his support for the Indian team and the tournament.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri recently revealed that during the 2019 West Indies tour, former West Indies pacers Sir Curtly Ambrose and Sir Andy Roberts gave Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah "the ultimate compliment". They said that Bumrah could have opened the bowling during their era, praising his skills and impact on the game. This is a huge recognition for Bumrah, who is considered one of the best Indian bowlers of all time.
On the occasion of the 2024 T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa, tensions were high as both teams aimed to break their "chokers" tag. However, former India coach Ravi Shastri's introduction of the match referee, Richie Richardson, as a "punching bag" caused the two captains, Rohit Sharma and Aiden Markram, to burst out laughing. The two sides are yet to lose a game in the tournament, making for an exciting final.
After India's crucial victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match, former head coach Ravi Shastri shared an emotional moment with wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. Shastri tearfully remembered Pant's life-threatening car accident in 2022 and praised his exceptional performance in the game. With impressive batting and sharp wicketkeeping skills, Pant was named best Indian fielder in the match, and his resilience in the face of adversity serves as an inspiration to millions. The fielding coach also commended the team's dedication and coordination in their on-field efforts, which ultimately led to their victory against their fierce rivals.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma is on the verge of surpassing Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene to become the second-highest run scorer in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He is also close to hitting 600 sixes in international cricket, a feat that no other player has achieved. With an impressive record and a personal connection to coach Ravi Shastri, Sharma is determined to lead India to victory in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
During the IPL 2024 Eliminator match between RCB and RR, Dinesh Karthik was declared LBW on the first delivery he faced. However, after taking a review, the third umpire overturned the decision, leaving commentators Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri shocked. Despite replays showing a spike from the bat hitting the pad, the TV umpire stood by his decision, causing chaos and debate among fans and experts.