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.
India's decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah at Edgbaston draws criticism
Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has criticized the decision to rest pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the 2nd Test against England at Edgbaston.
Ahmedabad, Melbourne as WTC final venues? Ravi Shastri suggests alternatives
Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final could be held at different venues, including Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, in the future.
Indian openers with most Test centuries in SENA countries
KL Rahul has become the second Indian opener to complete five Test centuries in SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).
1st Test: Ravi Shastri predicts India's Playing XI against England
Former head coach Ravi Shastri has predicted Team India's Playing XI for the upcoming 1st Test against England.
Shubman Gill should lead India in Tests, says Ravi Shastri
Former Indian cricket team head coach, Ravi Shastri, has thrown his weight behind Shubman Gill for the Test captaincy.
'Overcooked': Ravi Shastri weighs in on Virat Kohli's Test retirement
Former India head coach, Ravi Shastri, has said he was surprised by Virat Kohli's recent retirement from Test cricket.
How Gambhir, Shastri honored Virat Kohli on his Test retirement
Ravi Shastri and Gautam Gambhir have paid their tributes to Virat Kohli after the latter's retirement from Test cricket.
ENG-IND Tests: Ravi Shastri emphasizes on Jasprit Bumrah's workload management
Former India coach, Ravi Shastri, has emphasized on managing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah's workload in the upcoming five-match Test series in England.
Ravi Shastri highlights Virat Kohli's discipline as key to success
Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has praised Virat Kohli for his exceptional consistency and discipline in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Will NZ trouble India in CT final? Ravi Shastri opines
Former head coach of the Indian cricket team Ravi Shastri has tipped New Zealand as a potential threat to India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.
Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege passes away at 76
Milind Rege, a veteran of Indian cricket, passed away aged 76 on February 19, 2025.
'We trained well throughout': Jos Buttler refutes Ravi Shastri's criticism
England cricket team captain, Jos Buttler, has defended his team's training regimen during their tour of India.
England's preparation slammed after Jofra Archer takes nap in dugout
Former head coach of Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has slammed England's preparation strategy after star pacer Jofra Archer was spotted sleeping in the dugout during the 3rd ODI.
Ex-coach Bangar recalls Shubman Gill's 1st net session for India
Former Indian batting coach, Sanjay Bangar, has recalled Shubman Gill's first-ever net session with the senior national team.
'A different rivalry': Ravi Shastri on India-Pakistan matches
Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has given his take on the fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan in international cricket. His remarks come just before the much-awaited clash at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: Shastri predicts India's prospects amidst Bumrah's potential absence
Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has raised concerns about India's chances in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy as a result of Jasprit Bumrah's injury.
Champions Trophy: Ponting, Shastri predict India vs Australia final
Cricket legends Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri have backed India and Australia as the top contenders for the upcoming Champions Trophy final.
Ashwin slams Brook's 'smog' excuse for poor performance against India
Former Indian cricketer, Ravichandran Ashwin, has taken to social media to slam England's Harry Brook for blaming smog for his poor performance in the ongoing T20I series.
Abhishek Sharma credits Gambhir, SKY for match-winning 79 versus England
India's rising batting sensation Abhishek Sharma credited his match-winning knock against England in the first T20I to the unwavering support of coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Ranji Trophy: Pant to play for Delhi, Kohli's availability uncertain
Rishabh Pant is all set to return to the Ranji Trophy after a gap of almost seven years.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma should return to domestic cricket: Shastri
Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has advised senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to return to domestic cricket.
Shastri, Ponting question BCCI over Shami's absence in Australia Tests
Cricket legends Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have voiced their concerns over the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to not include Mohammed Shami in the squad for the Border-Gavaskar series.
SCG Test: Mark Taylor criticizes 'Rohit Sharma rested' statement
Former Australian cricketer Mark Taylor has slammed the Indian cricket team's decision to 'rest' Rohit Sharma from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Rohit Sharma likely to retire from Test cricket: Ravi Shastri
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has hinted at Rohit Sharma's possible retirement from Test cricket after the Sydney match.
Won't be surprised if Rohit Sharma retires: Ravi Shastri
Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri has weighed in on the rampant speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket.
MCG Test: Shastri feels India should show courage and character
Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has given his take on the ongoing Boxing Day Test.
Ravi Shastri endorses Nitish Reddy's batting promotion after his century
Former Indian head coach, Ravi Shastri, has pushed for all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's promotion in the batting order.
Virat Kohli labeled as 'clown' by Australian media; Shastri responds
Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri has hit back at the Australian media for portraying Virat Kohli as a clown.
Ravi Shastri backs India to win Melbourne Test against Australia
Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has shown confidence in the Indian cricket team's chances in the ongoing Test series against Australia.
Anil Kumble reacts to R Ashwin's retirement from international cricket
India's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, Anil Kumble, has shared his feelings after Ravichandran Ashwin's shock retirement from international cricket.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ravi Shastri wants KL Rahul to open
Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has backed Rohit Sharma's possible move to the middle order for the upcoming Test matches in Australia.
Shastri hails Bumrah's captaincy in India's historic win over Australia
Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his phenomenal performance and leadership in the recent Perth Test.
Border-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.
Ravi 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.
Border-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.
Gambhir'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.
Simon 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.
Ravi 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.
Ravi Shastri backs Rohit Sharma's leadership despite upset against NZ
Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has backed Rohit Sharma's captaincy skills.
Ravi 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.
Ravi 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.
Ashwin 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.
This 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.
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.
Ravi 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.
Indian 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).
'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.
Ravi 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.
Has 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.
Tanmay 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.
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.
Rahul 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.
Indian cricket legend Salim Durani passes away: Details here
Indian cricket legend Salim Durani has passed away at the age of 88.
Irani 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.