RAVI SHASTRI

Ravi Shastri - profile, career and stats

Ravi Shastri is a former Indian cricketer and coach who was part of the Indian team which won the 1983 Cricket World Cup by defeating West Indies in the final.

Shastri was destined to captain India but his reputation outside of cricket and inconsistent form lessened his chances to be a successful captain and he only led the team in one Test.

Ravi’s knee became an obstacle in his career and he was forced to retire at just the mere age of 31 and turned towards the profession of cricket commentary and broadcasting in 1995.

Ravi Shastri has also coached the national team of India from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, the Indian cricket team reached the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and the semi-finalists of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

What is the full name of Ravi Shastri?

Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri

When and where was Ravi Shastri born?

May 27, 1962, Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra.

When did Ravi Shastri play his first international match?

In 1981, Ravi Shastri played his first Test and ODI against New Zealand and England respectively.

When did Ravi Shastri play his last international match?

In 1992, Ravi Shastri played his last Test and ODI against South Africa.

How many Tests did Ravi Shastri play, how many runs did he score and how many wickets did he take in them?

Ravi Shastri played 80 Tests and he scored 3,830 runs at an average of 35.79 with 11 hundreds and 12 fifties. He took 151 wickets at an average of 40.96 with two five wicket-hauls.

How many ODIs did Ravi Shastri play, how many runs did he score and how many wickets did he take in them?

Ravi Shastri played 150 ODIs and he scored 3,108 runs at an average of 29.04 with four hundreds and 18 fifties. He took 129 wickets at an average of 36.04 with one five-wicket haul.

Which of his commentary moments is the favourite of Ravi Shastri?

The 2011 World Cup final win for India.

Which cricket result as coach of India would Ravi Shastri like to change?

The 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat against New Zealand.

Which cricket results as a player of India would Ravi Shastri like to change?

The 1987 World Cup semi-final defeat against England.

Who were the favourite commentators of Ravi Shastri during his career?

Alan McGilvray, Brian Johnston and John Arlott.

Who is the funniest opponent Ravi Shastri has ever had?

Javed Miandad.

Which wicket of Ravi Shastri is his favourite?

The first ball Shastri bowled to Sir Viv Richards in 1989 at Kingston, he dismissed Sir Richards and that wicket is the most memorable for Ravi Shastri.

Who was the first idol of Ravi Shastri in sports?

Muhammad Ali, Gary Sobers and Gundappa Vishwanath.