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“India were No. 1 in the red-ball format” – Ravi Shastri names the best player he’s ever coached after ENG vs IND 2025 Tests

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Ravi Shastri: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri picked former skipper Virat Kohli as the best player he ever coached during his tenure with the Men in Blue. The cricketer-turned-commentator lauded Kohli for delivering across formats, especially in away games in Australia, South Africa, and England. Shastri further credited the 36-year-old for leading the team from the front while pointing […]

Top 5 Highest Individual Test Scores by Indian Batsmen at The Oval

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The Oval has seen remarkable performances by Indian Test batsmen over the years. These top five innings include gritty fourth-innings fights, double centuries in high-scoring draws, and lone resistance efforts against dominant bowling attacks. Each knock showcased determination, technique, and class, leaving a lasting impression in India’s cricketing history at the iconic venue. 5. Rahul […]

“Pant Has a High Pain Threshold, So That Reaction Means It’s Serious”: Shastri Shares Worrying Update

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Former India coach Ravi Shastri stated that Rishabh Pant has an exceptionally high pain threshold, which makes his Manchester Test injury appear particularly serious. Ravi Shastri’s Concern: Pant’s Injury Could Be Serious Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed deep concern after Rishabh Pant was taken to the hospital for scans following a painful […]

ENG vs IND: Should Jasprit Bumrah Feature in the Edgbaston Test? Ravi Shastri Shares His Opinion

ENG vs IND: Should Jasprit Bumrah Feature in the Edgbaston Test? Ravi Shastri Shares His Opinion

Ravi Shastri believes the Edgbaston Test is crucial for India in the ongoing series. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has emphasized the importance of retaining Jasprit Bumrah in the playing XI for the second Test. The match between England and India is scheduled to take place at Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting July 2. In the […]

Ravi Shastri Reveals His Indian Playing XI for First Test Against England; Selects This Player for No. 4 Spot

Ravi Shastri Reveals His Indian Playing XI for First Test Against England; Selects This Player for No. 4 Spot

Ravi Shastri Names KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as Openers for England Tour Opener. Former India head coach and current commentator Ravi Shastri has picked his playing XI for the Indian team ahead of the first Test against England. Shastri has chosen KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings in the much-anticipated five-match […]

“‘Le le plate, nahi chahiye biryani’: Ravi Shastri recalls cheeky lunch chat that angered Mohammed Shami and sparked heroics”

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Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul powered India to their second-ever victory at the historic Wanderers Stadium. When Biryani Sparked Fire: Shastri and Arun Recall Mohammed Shami Fiery 2018 Spell Former India coaches Ravi Shastri and Bharat Arun recently revealed a dramatic behind-the-scenes moment that lit a fire in Mohammed Shami during the final Test against South […]

5 Cricketers Who Ended Their Careers Before Turning 30

5 Cricketers Who Ended Their Careers Before Turning 30

Discover five talented cricketers who shocked the world by retiring before the age of 30. Despite showing immense promise and early success, these players stepped away from the game due to injuries, personal decisions, or unforeseen circumstances. Their early exits left fans wondering what could have been had their careers continued to flourish on the […]

Ravi Shastri: ‘Would’ve straight away made him captain after Australia tour’ — Ravi Shastri on Virat Kohli’s Test retirement

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Ravi Shastri: Virat Kohli retired from the Test cricket on May 12, 2025. Ravi Shastri: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has stated that he would have appointed Virat Kohli as the Indian Test captain straightaway after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25. Kohli announced his retirement from red-ball cricket in May 2025, shortly after Rohit Sharma’s Test […]