After Anil Kumble resigned as Team India’s head coach, there has been a great curiosity among fans regarding the new coach. There were very strong reports that former Indian cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri has been appointed as the head coach and it was also confirmed by BCCI last night.
Earlier, it was said that an announcement will be made after having a word with captain Virat Kohli once he comes back to India. However, the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) asked the BCCI to make the announcement without any further delay.
As per the announcement, Ravi Shastri has been appointed as Team India’s new coach till 2019 World Cup. Zaheer Khan will be the bowling coach of the team and Rahul Dravid will be brought on board in a specialised role as overseas batting coach.
Now, as soon as BCCI announced the Ravi Shastri’s name as India’s head coach, it was the time to get the answers to some big questions. Ravi Shastri answered some important questions during a recent interaction with Sameep Rajguru of India TV.
Why is Ravi Shastri a favourite of Virat Kohli?
Answering the question Ravi said-
“I think, if we see the performance of Indian Team during the 18 months when I was with them and even after that, it was amazing. If we notice the cricket, this team has played in 3 years, players should be given credit. We’ll come and go but the performances of players should be given the credit.”
He further added-
“Virat Kohli deserves the credit. Before him, it was MS Dhoni who also deserves the credit. So, in my opinion, the consistency Indian team has shown in last 3 years, it’s worth appreciating.”
Is Ravi Shastri the “Yes Man’ of Virat Kohli and agrees to whatever he says?
Answering the question, Ravi Shastri said-
“Team understands my approach, Team knows how close and how far they should stay from me. That matter between me and team is first class. There is no need to tell about this to anyone.”
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Well, we Congratulate Ravi Shastri and wish him and Team India all the luck and force on their side.