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The whole country is open: Shastri on book launch causing Covid criticism

Indian team head coach Ravi Shastri has brushed aside criticism of the launch event of his book

Did Shastri and Kohli pay enough heed to BCCI diktat on health protocols?

The cancellation of the fifth Test here on Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the visitors' camp has led to questions being raised over head coach Ravi Shastri's book release function

Shastri found positive in RT-PCR test, to isolate for 10 days: BCCI source

India head coach Ravi Shastri has tested positive for COVID-19 in the confirmatory RT-PCR test as well and will remain in isolation for at least the next 10 days

Covid-19: India head coach Ravi Shastri to miss Manchester Test

The Manchester Test is set to be played from September 10 to 14.

Team India coach Ravi Shastri tests Covid positive, support staff isolate

There is no threat to the ongoing fourth Test against England as all the other playing members have tested negative

Selector at the crease

Ravi Shastri offers entertaining cameos of cricketers he thinks were great

We are team that everyone wants to beat, says India captain Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli says his relationship with head coach Ravi Shastri is based on mutual respect and trust, something that has helped them make this team the one that "everyone wants to beat"

Take your time, you owe explanation to no one: Shastri on Biles' withdrawal

"Take your time, Simone Biles. You owe explanation to no one," said Indian cricket team's chief coach Ravi Shastri as he lent his support to the multiple Olympic medallist American gymnast

India's tour of England: Test team hit by Covid, player tests positive

The news comes in the wake of BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently sending an e-mail to the Indian contingent in the United Kingdom warning it about the rising cases of Covid-19

Two India squads playing simultaneously could become norm: Kohli, Shastri

Players around the world have spoken about challenges of playing tournaments after tournaments in bio-bubbles.

Something the boys have earned: Shastri on India's No.1 Test ranking

India head coach Ravi Shastri hailed the team for retaining their position at the top of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Test rankings for the fifth consecutive year

Raising the game

The IPL has improved Indian cricket immensely

Cricket head coach Shastri takes dig at ICC for 'shifting goalposts'

Ravi Shastri on Sunday criticised the ICC for changing the qualification criteria for the World Test Championship final

Ravi Shastri receives first dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Ahmedabad

The Indian cricket team's head coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a city hospital here. Shastri, who is 58, thanked the staff at the Apollo Hospital for their co-operation and support. "Got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Thank you to the amazing medical professionals & scientists for empowering India Flag of India against the pandemic, the former India cricketer tweeted. India's inoculation drive entered its second phase on Monday in which the coverage was expanded to include everyone above 60 and those over 45 with co-morbidities. "Extremely impressed with the professionalism shown by Kantaben & her team at Apollo, Ahmedabad in dealing with COVID-19 vaccination." However, it is not immediately known whether any other member of the Indian team's support staff was inoculated. The Indian cricket team is locked in a Test battle against England here. The fourth and final Test of the rubber will start in Ahmedabad on Thursday. ...

Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Shastri welcomes Indian squad with rousing address

The Indian cricket team finally began its nets session on Tuesday ahead of the four-match Test series against England, starting February 5 at Chennai

PM Modi's words will further strengthen Team India: Ravi Shastri

Team India's head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday said the encouraging words by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will further strengthen the cricket team and the resolve to perform under pressure.

Ravi Shastri praises Mohammed Siraj, says he is a find of Australia tour

India head coach Ravi Shastri heaped praise on fast bowler Mohammed Siraj who played a crucial role in the team's remarkable win over Australia in the Border-Gavaskar series

In his prime, Gavaskar was called the Mumbai Bradman: Ravi Shastri

India head coach Ravi Shastri unveiled the portrait of his former skipper Sunil Gavaskar for the Bowral Museum on the eve of the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.Shastri showered praise on his former skipper and explained why he believes that Gavaskar was the best opening batsman he had seen."Gavaskar is easily the best opening batsman I have ever seen. I had the privilege to play under him. He was the master tactician, nothing fazed him. 13 hundred against West Indies is a tribute to the way he played the game and in his prime, he was called the Mumbai Bradman when he was getting all those hundreds. For me it's an honour to unveil this," Shastri said in a video posted by BCCI.The coach also launched a new book 'India's 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia'.According to a report in cricket.com.au, the book features more than 200 pictures, many of which were found languishing in the United States of America (USA) and purchased by ...

IND vs AUS: Decision on Rohit after he joins team on Dec 30, says Shastri

India coach Ravi Shastri has said that Rohit Sharma will join the squad on Wednesday, adding that they will now look at how the player is physically after completing his quarantine

Rahane is a shrewd captain, has calming influence, says Ravi Shastri

India head coach Ravi Shastri described stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane as a "shrewd" leader, whose calm demeanour is in sharp contrast to regular skipper Virat Kohli's "passionate" approach