Ravi Shastri

‘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

Indian Premier League 2020: Yuvraj Singh, Ravi Shastri shower praise on Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah after 4-wicket haul against Rajasthan Royals

Jasprit Bumrah was in red-hot form as he picked-up four important wickets and returned amazing figures of 4-0-20-4 to power Mumbai Indians to a huge 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals

Oct 07, 2020, 15:51 PM IST

Australian cricket legend Dean Jones dies aged 59

Jones notched up 3,631 runs in 52 Tests and 6,068 runs in 164 matches he played for Australia in the 50-over format during his illustrious cricket career.

Sep 24, 2020, 16:13 PM IST

I don't mind getting hurt, just don't want to get out: Virat Kohli

The 2014 tour of England is one that saw current India skipper Virat Kohli struggle against the swinging Dukes ball in English conditions.

Jul 24, 2020, 22:03 PM IST

Ben Stokes becomes 5th cricketer to complete 10 tons, 150 wickets in Tests

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has added another feather on his already illustrious cap as he become only the fifth cricketer to complete 10 centuries and 150 wickets in the longest format of the game.

Jul 17, 2020, 20:41 PM IST

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri extend birthday wishes to Team India fielding coach R Sridhar

Sridhar has also appeared in a total of 35 first-class matches and 15 List A matches for Hyderabad.

Jul 16, 2020, 17:33 PM IST