Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has echoed Rahul Dravid’s opinions on there being no need for Indian players to play in overseas leagues. With a strong domestic system in place, Shastri said, “we should focus on our country rather than looking elsewhere.” There is a perception that Indian players, who are […]
Ravi Shastri launches cricket academy in Hyderabad
Former Indian Cricket Team captain and coach Ravi Shastri launched Coaching Beyond, a cricket academy in Hyderabad on Thursday. Shastri launched the academy along with Bharat Arun and R Sridhar. Shastri also inaugurated St John’s Sports Foundation at the launching event of the cricket academy. Speaking at the launch event, Ravi Shastri said, “In all these years as a […]
‘Emotional, but a very proud man’ Ravi Shastri bids adieu as Team India head coach
Team India’s outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri on Monday was feeling “emotional” as the curtain came down on his four-year stint with the side. Fresh from seeing his men finish their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 campaign with a nine-wicket win over Namibia, the outgoing coach – who was first involved […]
Ravi Shastri wonders how India went down from No. 1 to 3 in WTC points table
Confined to their apartments and homes during the lockdown and the ensuing phases of social distancing last year, the Indian team went from being No. 1 in the World Test Championship points table to No. 3 – thanks to an arbitrary change in the rules. Unlocked and allowed to play cricket again, […]
Ind vs Eng: Hosts begin nets session, Shastri welcomes squad with rousing address
The Indian cricket team finally began their nets session on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming four-match Test series against England, beginning February 5 at Chennai. Head coach Ravi Shastri welcomed the entire squad by giving a rousing speech and then the entire team hit the nets to prepare for the series. “Day […]