Ravi Shastri was known as the voice of Indian cricket. He was bombastic as a broadcaster. His energy was infectious. Shastri has been on air for defining moments in Indian cricket. He called the World Cup winning moments in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI). Dhoni’s World Cup winning six achieved cult status and Shastri’s booming voice played a role in it.
Ravi Shastri-From a Commentator to the Coach of the Indian Team
Ravi Shastri took on the role of Team Director post India’s disastrous England tour in 2014. His tenure lasted till the T20 World Cup in 2016. Shastri went on to resume his broadcasting career until he was appointed the Head Coach of the Indian team post the Champions Trophy in 2017. He has held on to his position since then.
How has Ravi Shastri’s tenure as India coach been?
Ravi Shastri has instilled huge confidence among the players. The Indian team is no longer scared of anyone. Indian Players who make their debuts play fearlessly and boldly, this is owing to the Shastri effect. The historic series win in Australia was Shastri’s high point as India coach.
Lows during Ravi Shastri’s coaching stint:
The drawback during Ravi Shastri’s tenure is that India is yet to win an ICC championship under him. India lost the semifinals of the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup. They went on to lose the 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final as well. If India are to win a major ICC trophy, it is time we looked beyond Shastri.
Who can be Shastri’s replacement?
Many foreign coaches like Trevor Bayliss, Tom Moody, and Mahela Jayawardene have applied for the position of Head coach. But none of them were selected. An Indian coach will be ideal in this scenario!
This brings us to the idea that what if Tendulkar becomes the head coach of the Indian team?
Tendulkar has won a World Cup (2011), an IPL (2013), and serves as a mentor to Mumbai Indians (5-time IPL champions). He knows what it takes to be a champion side. The cricketing fans consider Tendulkar as ‘God’. The Indian players respect Tendulkar and it could prove to be a great association.
The discipline and dedication that Tendulkar will ask from the players will take Indian cricket to the next level. His expertise, experience, and skill will develop a winning mentality among the Indian players.
Tendulkar becoming the coach of the Indian team will be every cricket lover’s dream. Hope this dream comes true!
