Ravi Shastri

'Enjoy your drink yaar': Ravi Shastri unfazed by viral memes on him

India coach Ravi Shastri is unfazed by the memes, which often circulate on social media, describing it as a mere 'banter' to have fun. Shastri feels it's okay to let people share a smile at his expense adding that he is happy as long as the team is doing well. 

Mar 07, 2021, 17:49 PM IST

Washington Sundar can perform the role I used to play for India during my time: Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri also suggested that Washington Sundar should start batting in the top four for Tamil Nadu across formats. 

Mar 07, 2021, 16:10 PM IST

IND vs ENG: Who will complain against a track like this, it was fantastic entertainment, says Ravi Shastri

There is no reason to cry over the nature of the Motera track, India Head coach Ravi Shastri asserted on Saturday, saying the curator prepared pitches that produced "fantastic entertainment" in the last two matches in Ahmedabad.

Mar 06, 2021, 18:09 PM IST

India vs England: Head coach Ravi Shastri gets COVID-19 vaccination

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri joined PM Narendra Modi and other political leaders in getting his first shot of COVID-19 vaccination in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (March 2). The head coach happened to get the vaccine just 48 hours before the fourth and final Test against England in Ahmedabad. 

Mar 02, 2021, 10:41 AM IST

India vs England: Virat Kohli's boys get ready to bounce back in 2nd Test

Team India will take on England in the second of the four Tests getting underway at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai from Saturday (February 13). The hosts lost the first Test by 227 runs to go 1-0 down in the series. Virat Kohli's side will be boosted by Axar Patel's return to fitness will England announced 4 changes as James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Dom Bess and Jos Buttler will be sitting out the second Test. We take a look at India's preparation for the second Test through some pictures of their training session.

Feb 12, 2021, 16:50 PM IST

‘Band baja ke aa gaye’: Ravi Shastri on India win over Australia

After a massive defeat in Adelaide Test, where India registered their lowest ever score in Test cricket – 36 all out, the Asian giants bounced back in the series in the absence of Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and other key players.

Feb 05, 2021, 15:36 PM IST

India vs England 2021: Hosts begin training in Chennai, coach Ravi Shastri welcomes squad

The Virat Kohli-led India squad had their first outdoor training session on Monday ahead of the first Test against England. Three RT-PCR tests for coronavirus were conducted at regular intervals and all the Indian players were tested negative. 

Feb 02, 2021, 11:35 AM IST

In Pics: Victorious Team India arrive in India, head to quarantine

Team India players arrived in Mumbai and New Delhi airport from Australia on Thursday (January 21) morning after retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 2-1 Test series win over Australia. It was a muted welcome of sorts with all of the cricketers arriving with face masks on and those arriving in Mumbai will have to go into at least four days of home quarantine. 

Jan 21, 2021, 12:58 PM IST

Watch: Head coach Ravi Shastri give a rousing dressing room speech to Team India

Shastri hailed the team for the resilience and spirit they showed to come back from the Adelaide debacle and win the series to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He then lavished praise on Shubman Gill for his fluent 91. He hailed Cheteshwar Pujara -- who copped several blows to the body for his 211-ball 56 in India's second innings -- as 'the ultimate warrior'.

Jan 20, 2021, 07:20 AM IST

Why is the Indian cricket team's victory in the Brisbane test series historic?

India beat Australia by 3 wickets in a thrilling test match played in Brisbane. After this victory, team India is constantly being congratulated. At the same time, after the victory, the BCCI has made a big announcement.

Jan 19, 2021, 17:58 PM IST

IND vs AUS: Rishabh Pant is a match-winner, that's why we prefer to play him abroad, says Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri was effusive in his praise for the entire group which showed tremendous character to bounce back after the humiliation in Adelaide, especially when then side missed stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja. "The boys have performed so well that I am lost for words. The character of this team is amazing especially after the 36 all out at Adelaide," he said. 

Jan 19, 2021, 17:25 PM IST

Historical win of Indian cricket team in Brisbane test, Ravi Shastri and Ajinkya Rahane get emotional

Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri said that he couldn't stop his tears after winning the historic test series in Australia, while team captain Ajinkya Rahane also got emotional after the win in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Jan 19, 2021, 17:08 PM IST

In Pics: Teams 'regroup' at Gabba after India's 'epic fightback' in Sydney

India and Australia began preparation for the fourth Test at Gabba in Brisbane starting on Friday (January 15). 

Jan 13, 2021, 13:37 PM IST

'I think it’s right': India coach Ravi Shastri backs Virat Kohli’s decision to take paternity leave

Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri believe's that Virat Kohli's decision was the right one as such moments don't come again. India skipper Virat Kohli will be returning home after the first Test at Adelaide.

Nov 23, 2020, 17:05 PM IST

Here's what Ravi Shastri said about Virat Kohli's decision to miss three Tests during Australia tour

India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed skipper Kohli for making the "right decision" to fly back to India for the birth of his first child.

Nov 23, 2020, 07:49 AM IST

Virat Kohli's absence an opportunity for youngsters, says India coach Ravi Shastri ahead of Australia series

India skipper Virat Kohli had been granted a paternity leave by the BCCI. He would be returning home after the first Test against Australia, for the birth of his first child with actress wife Anushka Sharma.

Nov 22, 2020, 23:31 PM IST

Rohit Sharma, Ishant Sharma need to be on flight in 'next 4-5 days' to play Tests: Ravi Shastri

Rohit is currently at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) recovering a hamstring injury and will be missing the limited overs leg of India's tour of Australia which begins on November 27.
 

Nov 22, 2020, 22:11 PM IST

India vs Australia: Ravi Shastri enjoys 'good conversation' about cricket with Shubman Gill

Gill, who has featured in just two matches for India in the 50-over format so far, has been included in both ODI as well as Test squad against Australia.

Nov 22, 2020, 18:21 PM IST

'Extraordinary' Virat Kohli turns 32, wishes pour in from cricket fraternity

Virat Kohli on Thursday turned 32 and social media was flooded with birthday wishes for the Team India skipper.

Nov 05, 2020, 21:22 PM IST

Ravi Shastri, coaching staff arrive in UAE, enter bio-bubble ahead of Australia tour

Shastri, batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Bharath Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar have all reached from their respective home cities on Sunday.

Oct 26, 2020, 18:32 PM IST