Ravi Shastri speaks Coaching and Beyond
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri speaks Coaching and Beyond

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: “This is superb yaar,” quipped former India head coach Ravi Shastri as he arrived at the MGM School of Sports — a high-performance cricket academy based in Kapursingh, Cuttack, Odisha — on Saturday morning. Working in collaboration with the MGM School of Sports, Coaching Beyond – founded by Shastri, Arun and former India fielding coach R Sridhar – are fielding three teams from their Chennai, Hyderabad and Vadodara in the four-day T20 tournament. MGM School of Sports is the other team that is taking part in the event as former India cricketers Venkatapathy Raju and Debashish Mohanty also graced the event. With his technical support, we are sure that in two-three years, some budding players will come out from this academy,” said Pankaj who is also the acting president of Odisha Cricket Association.

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Ravi Shastri gets nostalgic about India coach tenure on trip back to Adelaide: The spectacular 36 all out
2 years, 4 months ago

Ravi Shastri gets nostalgic about India coach tenure on trip back to Adelaide: The spectacular 36 all out

India Today  

Former India coach Ravi Shastri got nostalgic about his tenure with the Indian cricket team in Australia as he shared images from the iconic Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Shastri served as the head coach of the India cricket team since 2017 and his stint ended last year after the T20 World Cup. The former India coach, now serving as a …

Opportunity to unearth new champion: Ravi Shastri on Bumrah’s absence in T20 World Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

Opportunity to unearth new champion: Ravi Shastri on Bumrah’s absence in T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that despite the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, the team has enough firepower to do well in the upcoming ICC WorldT20. When asked about how big a hit will be in the absence of Bumrah, the former India skipper and commentator said, “With Bumrah not being there, Jadeja not being there, …

UAE T20 League: R Sridhar takes charge as Sharjah franchise’s director of cricket
2 years, 8 months ago

UAE T20 League: R Sridhar takes charge as Sharjah franchise’s director of cricket

The Hindu  

Former India fielding coach R. Sridhar has been roped in as the director of cricket for the Sharjah franchise of the UAE T20 League. The team is owned by Capri Global and Sridhar, who had a long stint with the Indian team until last year, will be in-charge of the cricket operations for the franchise. Last month, Capri Global announced …

An attempt was made to ensure I didn't get India coach job in 2017: Ravi Shastri
3 years, 3 months ago

An attempt was made to ensure I didn't get India coach job in 2017: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has alleged that an attempt was made to ensure he did not get the India head coach job in 2017. Shastri came on board in 2017 and served as the head coach of the team until the T20 World Cup in 2021. SHASTRI ON 2019 WORLD CUP SELECTION Meanwhile, Shastri also said that he …

How R. Sridhar changed his coaching style to get the best out of Rishabh Pant
3 years, 4 months ago

How R. Sridhar changed his coaching style to get the best out of Rishabh Pant

The Hindu  

Back in 2019, R. Sridhar wanted to step down as the fielding coach of the Indian cricket team - after a five-year stint. And as his stint finally ended earlier this month, Sridhar is glad that he listened to Shastri and carried on after 2019 because that gave him an opportunity to work with Rishabh Pant and develop a ‘terrific …

'Have taken the bullet for 7 years': Ravi Shastri on stepping down as coach
3 years, 4 months ago

'Have taken the bullet for 7 years': Ravi Shastri on stepping down as coach

Op India  

Former Indian Cricketer Ravi Shastri has spoken to Arnab Goswami of Republic TV after stepping down from his role as Team India’s head coach. #ShastriSpeaksToArnab | Former head coach of the Indian national cricket team, Ravi Shastri speaks to Arnab Goswami in an unmissable interview. Shastri tried to explain the reason behind the heavy criticisms that the Indian team had …

Ravi Shastri backs successor Rahul Dravid to 'raise the bar', hints at picking up mic again
3 years, 4 months ago

Ravi Shastri backs successor Rahul Dravid to 'raise the bar', hints at picking up mic again

Firstpost  

Shastri also heaped praise on outgoing bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar, whose tenures too ended with the team’s World Cup campaign. Dubai: Outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri feels his successor Rahul Draivd has inherited a “great team” and backed him to raise the bar with his wealth of experience as a player and coach. “He instilled …

Players were physically, mentally drained, we didn’t even try as there was no X-factor, says Shastri
3 years, 4 months ago

Players were physically, mentally drained, we didn’t even try as there was no X-factor, says Shastri

The Hindu  

Minutes after the Indian squad bid an emotional farewell to Ravi Shastri as the team’s head coach, Shastri thanked former BCCI preisdent for convincing him to take up the job as Team Director in 2014. He seemed to have more belief in my ability than I had, and I hope I haven’t let him down, so if Sir, you are …

Salaam Cricket 2021: India coach Ravi Shastri won't be under pressure because of mentor MS Dhoni, says Sunil Gavaskar
3 years, 5 months ago

Salaam Cricket 2021: India coach Ravi Shastri won't be under pressure because of mentor MS Dhoni, says Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar doesn't think that the presence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as Team India's mentor will put head coach Ravi Shastri under any sort of pressure during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Gavaskar in fact, feels Shastri will welcome a personality like Dhoni, who was appointed the team's mentor for the tournament earlier this month. Dhoni …

R Sridhar: Was fortunate to coach and interact with amazingly talented cricketers
3 years, 5 months ago

R Sridhar: Was fortunate to coach and interact with amazingly talented cricketers

The Hindu  

India's outgoing fielding coach R. Sridhar finds himself extremely fortunate to have coached and interacted with "amazingly talented cricketers" and said that every mistake made was a learning experience along the way. Head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharath Arun and Sridhar will be leaving at the end of the T20 World Cup. "I was fortunate to coach & interact …

Ravi Shastri hints at stepping down as Team India head coach post T20 World Cup
3 years, 6 months ago

Ravi Shastri hints at stepping down as Team India head coach post T20 World Cup

India TV News  

Ravi Shastri hints at stepping down as Team India head coach post T20 World Cup Ravi Shastri has hinted that he might step down as Team India's head coach after the 2021 T20 World Cup. His tenure set to end after next month's T20 World Cup, India head coach Ravi Shastri conceded that there would be a bit of "sadness" …

Will Rahul Dravid become Team India's next coach?
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Rahul Dravid become Team India's next coach?

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket board has invited applications for the Director of National Cricket Academy, a post currently held by Rahul Dravid. The call for applications, coming soon after reports that current India coach Ravi Shastri may not seek an extension, has led to speculation that Dravid is being seen as Shastri's successor. "There are a lot of challenges doing full …

Ravi Shastri to tell story of his life in cricket
4 years, 2 months ago

Ravi Shastri to tell story of his life in cricket

Hindustan Times  

Team India coach Ravi Shastri will come out with a book this summer where he will walk down the memory lane, offering a rare look at the illustrious cricketers from across the globe who have helped shape his career in cricket and beyond. File photo of Indian head coach Ravi Shastri The book will be co-written by sports journalist Ayaz …

'Hugely Motivating for all Indian Coaches': Venkatesh Shanmugan on AIFF's Idea of Indian Men's National Head Coach
4 years, 7 months ago

'Hugely Motivating for all Indian Coaches': Venkatesh Shanmugan on AIFF's Idea of Indian Men's National Head Coach

News 18  

Venkatesh Shanmugam, Assistant Coach of India Senior National Team feels it's "hugely motivating for all Indian coaches" to hear that the AIFF General Secretary Mr. Kushal Das saying that he "hopes in the next 5 years the national team is coached by an Indian coach." Speaking on the topic in a live chat with AIFF TV, Venkatesh, a former National …

Ready to coach Team India if there is an opportunity: Mohammad Azharuddin
4 years, 9 months ago

Ready to coach Team India if there is an opportunity: Mohammad Azharuddin

India TV News  

Mohammad Azharuddin would not bat an eyelid and jump at it straight away if he is given the opportunity to coach the Indian cricket team in the future, the former India captain has said. If I get an opportunity to work with the Indian team, I would jump at it without batting an eyelid," Azharuddin told Gulf News in an …

Ravi Shastri: World Cup an obsession for Team India
5 years, 2 months ago

Ravi Shastri: World Cup an obsession for Team India

The Hindu  

Winning a World title is an “obsession” for India coach Ravi Shastri, who says the upcoming six ODIs against New Zealand and South Africa could be used as a platform for his team’s preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia this October. Yes, the World Cup remains an obsession and we will do all to fulfil that ambition,” …

What worked for head coach Ravi Shastri?
5 years, 7 months ago

What worked for head coach Ravi Shastri?

The Hindu  

The Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee had laid out five criteria for choosing India’s head coach. It was enough for Ravi Shastri to edge out Mike Hesson and Tom Moody to retain his position as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. He also presented where he needs more help from the selectors and from the Board to make …

Virat Kohli's preference for Ravi Shastri had no influence in selecting Team India head coach, says Kapil Dev
5 years, 7 months ago

Virat Kohli's preference for Ravi Shastri had no influence in selecting Team India head coach, says Kapil Dev

Firstpost  

Shastri was reappointed for a two-year period by the CAC, a decision that was expected. Mumbai: Ravi Shastri’s reappointment as head coach of the Indian team was not influenced by captain Virat Kohli’s public backing of the incumbent, Cricket Advisory Committee chief Kapil Dev said on Friday. Going by what India’s first World Cup-winning skipper said, Shastri’s communication skills may …

Ravi Shastri cleared these five parameters to retain Team India head coach job
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravi Shastri cleared these five parameters to retain Team India head coach job

India TV News  

The three-member Cricket Advisory Committee comprising of Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy while re-appointing Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the Indian team till the 2021 World T20 said that he ticked all the boxes when it came to the parameters that the committee had kept for the candidates. While panel chief Kapil Dev wasn't too forthcoming …

'No surprise at all', Twitterati react to Ravi Shastri's reappointment as Team India head coach till 2021 ICC World T20
5 years, 7 months ago

'No surprise at all', Twitterati react to Ravi Shastri's reappointment as Team India head coach till 2021 ICC World T20

Firstpost  

Incumbent coach of the Indian cricket team Ravi Shastri was on Friday re-appointed in the role by the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee, a decision that was expected and has the backing of captain Virat Kohli. Mumbai: Incumbent coach of the Indian cricket team Ravi Shastri was on Friday re-appointed in the role by the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee, …

BCCI retains Ravi Shastri as Team India’s head coach till T20 World Cup in 2021
5 years, 7 months ago

BCCI retains Ravi Shastri as Team India’s head coach till T20 World Cup in 2021

Op India  

Board of Cricket Control in India has retained Ravi Shastri as the coach of the Indian cricket team till World T20 which will occur in India in 2021. The other five candidates were Mike Hesson, Tom Moody, Ravi Shastri, Robin Singh, and Lachand Rajput In a press release by BCCI, quotes: As per the directions of the Honorable Supreme Court …

Ravi Shastri to remain Team India head coach until ICC T20 World Cup 2021, confirms Kapil Dev-led CAC
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravi Shastri to remain Team India head coach until ICC T20 World Cup 2021, confirms Kapil Dev-led CAC

Firstpost  

Ravi Shastri gets a two year contract extension until 2021 T20 World Cup which will see his head coach gig run into four years. Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy has announced that Ravi Shastri will continue in his capacity as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. That’s his opinion and the BCCI …

Ravi Shastri reappointed head coach of Indian team
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravi Shastri reappointed head coach of Indian team

Live Mint  

Incumbent Ravi Shastri was on Friday re-appointed head coach of the Indian men's team by the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee, a decision that was expected and has the backing of captain Virat Kohli.Shastri has been reappointed for a two-year period, ending with the 2021 T20 World Cup in India. This will be Shastri's fourth stint with the national team, …

Ravi Shastri retained as Team India head coach by Kapil Dev-led CAC, handed two-year contract
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravi Shastri retained as Team India head coach by Kapil Dev-led CAC, handed two-year contract

India TV News  

The Cricket Advisory Committee on Friday announced that the current Team India head coach Ravi Shastri will remain at his post after conducting interviews of six candidates in Mumbai. The CAC comprising of former India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, former batsman Anshuman Gaekwad and women's team captain Shantha Rangaswamy met at the Board of Control for Cricket in India …

Indian cricket team's head coach selection: Why Ravi Shastri is already 'chosen one' over other five for Virat Kohli-led team
5 years, 7 months ago

Indian cricket team's head coach selection: Why Ravi Shastri is already 'chosen one' over other five for Virat Kohli-led team

Firstpost  

Ravi Shastri has had a mixed ride with India team as far as success rate of a coach is concerned. Shastri’s contract as India coach ended after Men in Blue’s last match in World Cup 2019. Had that procedure started earlier knowing the current coaching staff’s contracts would expire soon, India may have had a new coach by the time …

Ravi Shastri's familiarity with current system worked in his favour during coach interviews: Anshuman Gaekwad
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravi Shastri's familiarity with current system worked in his favour during coach interviews: Anshuman Gaekwad

India Today  

Anshuman Gaekwad, the member of Cricket Advisory Committee, said that Ravi Shastri’s familiarity with the current system and his ability to communicate better with the players gave him the advantage over other applicants. CAC members reiterated that Ravi Shastri ticked all the boxes which were coaching philosophy, the experience of coaching, achievements in coaching, communication and the knowledge of modern …

Ravi Shastri all set for another stint as India head coach
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravi Shastri all set for another stint as India head coach

Live Mint  

India's head coach Ravi Shastri is a runaway favourite to retain his post when the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee interviews the six short-listed candidates here on Friday. Apart from Shastri, the other big names who will give presentations to the three-member committee include former Australia all-rounder and Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody, along with ex-New Zealand and Kings XI …

Ravi Shastri frontrunner as Kapil Dev-led panel gets ready to appoint next India coach
5 years, 7 months ago

Ravi Shastri frontrunner as Kapil Dev-led panel gets ready to appoint next India coach

The Hindu  

The Cricket Advisory Committee led by Kapil Dev will meet at the Board of Control for Cricket in India headquarters on Friday to interview the six short-listed candidates for the role of India’s head coach. The committee comprising Kapil, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy will quiz six heavyweight candidates — Ravi Shastri, Tom Moody, Mike Hesson, Phil Simmons, Lalchand Rajput …

CAC set to interview candidates for position of Team India head coach on Friday; Shastri likely to retain job
5 years, 7 months ago

CAC set to interview candidates for position of Team India head coach on Friday; Shastri likely to retain job

India TV News  

India's head coach Ravi Shastri is a runaway favourite to retain his post when the Kapil Dev-led Cricket Advisory Committee interviews the six short-listed candidates on Friday. Apart from Shastri, the other big names who will give presentations to the three-member committee include former Australia all-rounder and Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody, along with ex-New Zealand and Kings XI Punjab …

Six candidates shortlisted for India's head coach's job, Ravi Shastri also in fray
5 years, 7 months ago

Six candidates shortlisted for India's head coach's job, Ravi Shastri also in fray

India TV News  

Six candidates, including incumbent Ravi Shastri, were on Monday short-listed for the high-profile post of the Indian cricket team's head coach. The six candidates are former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, ex-Australia all-rounder and Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody, former West Indies all-rounder and Afghanistan coach Phil Simmons, ex-India team manager Lalchand Rajput, former India fielding coach Robin Singh and …

India head coach selection: Sourav Ganguly backs Virat Kohli to voice his opinion
5 years, 7 months ago

India head coach selection: Sourav Ganguly backs Virat Kohli to voice his opinion

The Hindu  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said as leader the of the team Virat Kohli has got every right to voice his opinion in the coach selection process. In his first media interaction after India’s World Cup semifinal exit, Kohli backed Ravi Shastri to continue as India head coach after his extended tenure ends with the tour of the West Indies …

Selection of Team India's new head coach: What we know so far
5 years, 7 months ago

Selection of Team India's new head coach: What we know so far

India TV News  

The application process for the position of Indian cricket team’s new head coach, as well as the members of the support staff ended on July 30. As we enter the final phase of selection, here’s what all we know: Big names in fray Various media reports have suggested that top international names have applied for the position of head coach. …

Virat Kohli says he wants Ravi Shastri to continue as India’s head coach
5 years, 7 months ago

Virat Kohli says he wants Ravi Shastri to continue as India’s head coach

Hindustan Times  

Captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he is in favour of Ravi Shastri continuing as the head coach of the Indian cricket team despite the criticism it faced following the semi-final ouster from the World Cup. The current support staff comprising incumbent head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, batting coach Sanjay Bangar and fielding coach R Sridhar were …

We will be happy if Ravi Shastri stays as coach: Virat Kohli
5 years, 7 months ago

We will be happy if Ravi Shastri stays as coach: Virat Kohli

India TV News  

Captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he is in favour of Ravi Shastri continuing as the head coach of the Indian cricket team despite the criticism it faced following the semi-final ouster from the World Cup. The current support staff comprising incumbent head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, batting coach Sanjay Bangar and fielding coach R Sridhar were …

Ravi Shastri has to reapply for India coach position once contract expires
5 years, 8 months ago

Ravi Shastri has to reapply for India coach position once contract expires

The Hindu  

The BCCI will soon invite fresh applications for the Indian cricket team’s support staff, including the head coach, and incumbent Ravi Shastri will need to reapply once his contract expires after next month’s tour of the West Indies. The support staff comprising Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, batting coach Sanjay Bangar and fielding coach R Sridhar were given a 45-day …

Ravi Shastri and support staff to get 45-day extension post World Cup 2019
5 years, 9 months ago

Ravi Shastri and support staff to get 45-day extension post World Cup 2019

The Hindu  

India head coach Ravi Shastri and his support staff, whose contracts end with the conclusion of the World Cup 2019, will be handed a 45-day extension by the Committee of Administrators. “After some discussion, the CoA decided that the contracts for the support staff can be extended by 45 days on an ad-hoc basis and that interviews of the support …

Ravi Shastri debate: Why the India coach needs to be more pro-active in decision-making and not be a passive bystander
6 years, 6 months ago

Ravi Shastri debate: Why the India coach needs to be more pro-active in decision-making and not be a passive bystander

Firstpost  

The time is at hand for Ravi Shastri to rise as team coach, prodding each player to become a better version of himself and the captain Kohli to become a greater leader and strategist Editor’s note: The position of the head coach of Indian cricket team comes with a lot of scrutiny. Ravi Shastri who currently occupies the role invited …

Ravi Shastri debate: Why former India all-rounder remains best man for the job, despite deflating Test series loss in England
6 years, 6 months ago

Ravi Shastri debate: Why former India all-rounder remains best man for the job, despite deflating Test series loss in England

Firstpost  

Going forward, Shastri is still the best man for the job. Ravi Shastri who currently occupies the role invited a lot of criticism after he called the current Indian team the best he has seen in the last 15 years. The timing and nature of these statements have made few former cricketers like Chetan Chauhan question Shastri’s position as team’s …

India vs Sri Lanka: India coach Ravi Shastri slams MS Dhoni's critics, says they should look at their own careers first
7 years, 4 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: India coach Ravi Shastri slams MS Dhoni's critics, says they should look at their own careers first

Firstpost  

Ravi Shastri extended unflinching support to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying those commenting on the two-time World Cup winning former skipper should look back at their own careers. Kolkata: India’s chief coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday once again extended unflinching support to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying those commenting on the two-time World Cup winning former skipper should look back at their …

Shastris and Kumbles will come and go, fabric of Indian cricket will remain: Ravi Shastri
7 years, 8 months ago

Shastris and Kumbles will come and go, fabric of Indian cricket will remain: Ravi Shastri

India TV News  

India's new head coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday reiterated the fact that the credit for the performance of the team needs to go to the players as the coaches will come and go. On his first press conference as the coach of the Indian team, Shastri reflected on the challenges ahead, the first of which will come in Sri Lanka …

India coach Ravi Shastri says he will work on confidence building instead of tinkering with player's style
7 years, 8 months ago

India coach Ravi Shastri says he will work on confidence building instead of tinkering with player's style

Firstpost  

“Why should I change anyone’s style, or for that matter, why should anyone change his own style of doing things?,” said new coach Ravi Shastri. New Delhi: New India cricket coach Ravi Shastri plans to adopt a more hands-off approach to the role than his predecessor Anil Kumble, with the 55-year-old saying he has no intention of trying to act …

Ravi Shastri appointed Indian cricket team's new head coach, Zaheer Khan named bowling coach
7 years, 8 months ago

Ravi Shastri appointed Indian cricket team's new head coach, Zaheer Khan named bowling coach

India TV News  

Former captain Ravi Shastri was on Tuesday named as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. Along with Shastri, former pacer Zaheer Khan has been appointed as team's bowling coach. "On Cricket Advisory Committee's recommendation, we have decided to appoint Ravi Shastri as the chief coach while Zaheer Khan will be appointed bowling coach for a period of …

Gavaskar backs Shastri to bag India head coach job
7 years, 8 months ago

Gavaskar backs Shastri to bag India head coach job

ABP News  

New Delhi: Former captain Sunil Gavaskar feels his ex-teammate Ravi Shastri is the favourite to become the head coach of the Indian cricket team. "Ravi actually was the one the turnaround actually started for the Indian cricket team back in 2014," Gavaskar told NDTV. Shastri, who served as Indian team director from August 2014 to June 2016, shares a healthy …

After Ravi Shastri, former bowler Venkatesh Prasad applies for India head coach job: Reports
7 years, 8 months ago

After Ravi Shastri, former bowler Venkatesh Prasad applies for India head coach job: Reports

Firstpost  

While Venkatesh Prasad hasn’t yet confirmed the news, reports says that he is interested in the head coach’s job. Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad, who has also been India’s bowling coach in the past, has also put his name forward for the top job. The report quotes an official, who said “They came to know about the problem only …

Former cricketers apply for India's head coach job
8 years, 9 months ago

Former cricketers apply for India's head coach job

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With only two days remaining for the submission of applications for the post of Team India head coach, the race seems to have well and truly begun with a quite a few former internationals throwing their hat into the ring. Former India bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad and ex-team manager Lalchand Rajput are the latest to join the likes of …

Will discuss with BCCI after Bangla tour, might stay on longer than expected: Ravi Shastri
9 years, 9 months ago

Will discuss with BCCI after Bangla tour, might stay on longer than expected: Ravi Shastri

Firstpost  

Asserting that the Indian cricket team does not require “more coaches” than what it already has right now, Team Director Ravi Shastri said on Sunday that he might just be there “longer” than expected. Kolkata: Asserting that the Indian cricket team does not require “more coaches” than what it already has right now, Team Director Ravi Shastri said on Sunday …

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