<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"> <channel> <title>ravi shastri</title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com</link> <description>ravi shastri</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:37:38 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <copyright>Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved.</copyright> <item> <title><![CDATA['If I wasn’t working with him...' - Virat Kohli drops huge remark on Ravi Shastri as coach of Indian cricket team]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/if-i-wasn-t-working-with-him-virat-kohli-drops-huge-remark-on-ravi-shastri-as-coach-of-indian-cricket-team/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/if-i-wasn-t-working-with-him-virat-kohli-drops-huge-remark-on-ravi-shastri-as-coach-of-indian-cricket-team/</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:15:57 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli drops huge remark on Ravi Shastri as coach of the Indian cricket team in a recent interaction. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/07/MixCollage-09-Jul-2025-12-39-PM-6792.webp" width="1280" height="720" alt="Virat Kohli drops huge remark on Ravi Shastri. "/><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">A few days ago, during a YouTube podcast on Sky Sports Cricket at </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Lord’s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. The</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> former Indian head coach, <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/ravi-shastri-33975" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravi Shastri</a>, revealed </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">how</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> he </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">wanted to take</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> the responsibility only because his eyes were on the uncut diamond, Virat Kohli.</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> He reckoned that even though MS Dhoni was the Test leader, the Ranchi-born could get defensive at various moments of the game. </span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">However, since Shastri became the coach and </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Dhoni’s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> retirement from the longest format pushed <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/we-shared-very-virat-kohli-discloses-his-special-bond-with-this-former-cricketer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> to take the Indian </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">captain’s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> role in the five-day format, the Blue Brigade saw a different charm and intensity. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kohli, during a recent charity event in London, expressed that he always had respect </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">with</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> the former spin all-rounder, who </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">had</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> the same dream as </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">of</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> him</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">.</span></p><p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">SEE ALSO: <a title="Virat Kohli comes up with strange reasoning when asked about his retirement: Know what the legend said" href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/virat-kohli-comes-up-with-strange-reasoning-when-asked-about-his-retirement-know-what-the-legend-said/" aria-label="Virat Kohli comes up with strange reasoning when asked about his retirement: Know what the legend said">Virat Kohli comes up with strange reasoning when asked about his retirement: Know what the legend said</a></span></strong></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">“I</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">f I </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">wasn't</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> working with him, what happened in Test cricket </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">wouldn't</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> have been possible. The clarity that we had together, those PCs were where he took the bullets. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I'll</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> always have respect for him, for being a massive part of my cricket journey.</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">” </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kohli said during the function in the presence of many former teammates and opponent players. </span></p><h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">‘</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">’ll</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> always</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">…”-</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> Virat Kohli drops remark on coach Ravi Shastri </span></strong></h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kohli’s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> first assignment as red-ball leader came in Adelaide during the BGT 2014-15 when Dhoni decided to skip the opening fixture due to injury. His first series as full-time captain came in Sri Lanka in 2015, which they won by a 2-1 margin. Later, they continued their dominance at home against various countries.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">biggest</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> change in Indian Test cricket came when they won their very first red-ball series in Australia during the BGT 2018-19 in the absence of </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Australia’s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> two veteran players, David Warner and Steve Smith. They went to England and challenged them in 2018, </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">besides</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> carrying the legacy in South Africa. </span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Even in </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kohli’s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> absence, Shastri and his </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">army</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> won the BGT 2020-21 with a 2-1 margin, </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">which was again</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> another golden chapter in their career.</span> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kohli’s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> intensity was at the highest level during the 2021 </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Lord’s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> Test and later at the Kennington Oval fixture in the same series. Now, both have left their respective jobs. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kohli’s</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> comment has just freshened up the history of how their bond </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">earned</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> success in the red-ball format </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">for India</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">.</span></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[WATCH: Ravi Shastri recalls first time watching Shubman Gill bat in the nets]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-ravi-shastri-recalls-first-time-watching-shubman-gill-bat-in-the-nets/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-ravi-shastri-recalls-first-time-watching-shubman-gill-bat-in-the-nets/</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:59:51 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri recalls the first time watching Shubman Gill bat in the nets before bringing him in the Indian squad. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/07/MixCollage-08-Jul-2025-10-30-AM-9932.webp" width="1280" height="720" alt="Ravi Shastri recalls Shubman Gill's first net session. "/><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The former <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/otd-sourav-ganguly-was-born-a-legendary-captain-who-shaped-new-look-team-india/">India </a>coach, Ravi Shastri, recalled his first experience of watching the current captain, Shubman Gill, bat in the nets. He was impressed with the batters’ pull shot and how he was whacking the short balls so young in his career. That was the time when he decided to bring the Punjab-born straightaway into the squad, after a </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">little</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> discussion with the batting coach and the selectors. </span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Shastri also felt that <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/shubman-gill-1070173">Shubman Gill</a>, who </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">gives</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> a </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">mirror image of</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> Virat Kohli, should follow the latter’s training session.</span> <span data-preserver-spaces="true">He also reckoned that having seen Sachin Tendulkar </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">from a</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> close </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">distance</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> early in </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">the</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> career for Mumbai and the National side, and Kohli during his coaching tenure, Gill has impressed him the most.</span></p><p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">SEE ALSO: <a title="FIR registered against RCB cricketer in sexual harassment case" href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/fir-registered-against-rcb-cricketer-in-sexual-harassment-case/" aria-label="FIR registered against RCB cricketer in sexual harassment case">FIR registered against RCB cricketer in sexual harassment case</a></span></strong></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">“I saw him in the nets and Raghu bowls at 160 kmph, because he bowls slingy, and this guy (Gill) whacking him. I didn’t see an Indian player pulling in that fashion. After Kohli, his fellow (is there). And this guy should watch <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-enjoying-iconic-event/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kohli</a> and how he trained and everything he did.” The former India all-rounder expresses during a live session with Sky Sports Cricket at Lord’s. </span></p><h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Watch: Ravi Shastri recalls Shubman Gill’s first net session </span></strong></h2><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Gill didn’t make a great start to his red-ball career with an average of 35 before coming into the England series. Despite making a fine 90 against Australia at the Gabba during the BGT 2020-21, he didn’t get his feet in the longest format until getting the leadership responsibilities four weeks ago.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">“I called our batting coach, Vikram Rathour, who is from Punjab. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I said, Who is this guy</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, man?</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> Bring him to the mix, immediately. We spoke to the selectors, and he came in pretty quickly. You know he has done well in U-19, but when I first time when I saw him, I thought this is the class. I have seen Tendulkar, who caught your imagination; Kohli, of course, for captaincy, and then this guy.” Shasti </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">was addressed</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> during the same interaction.</span></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ravi Shastri on when he saw Shubman Gill for the first time in the nets. <a href="https://t.co/1BcVaJLT02">pic.twitter.com/1BcVaJLT02</a></p>— Kaushik Kashyap (@CricKaushik_) <a href="https://twitter.com/CricKaushik_/status/1942309867685073121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Gill started the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 with a fine knock of 147 at Leeds before carrying the same form during the second Edgbaston fixture. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">In the first innings, the right-handed batter </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">nailed</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> 269 runs while in the second, he </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">thumped</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> 161 runs, becoming the first batter in </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">the</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> history to </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">get</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> a 250+ and 150+ score in the same Test.</span></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[WATCH: Ravi Shastri expresses his views on Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill ahead of Day 2 of ENG vs IND 2nd Test]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-ravi-shastri-expresses-his-views-on-virat-kohli-and-shubman-gill-ahead-of-day-2-of-eng-vs-ind-2nd-test/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-ravi-shastri-expresses-his-views-on-virat-kohli-and-shubman-gill-ahead-of-day-2-of-eng-vs-ind-2nd-test/</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:13:48 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said something about Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill before the start of Day 2 of the Edgbaston Test. Let’s know what he said.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/07/Shastri-on Gill-Virat.webp" width="1280" height="720" alt="Shastri on Gill-Virat.webp"/><p>The second Test match of the India vs England series is being played at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Even though India lost the toss, they performed well by batting first. By the end of Day 1, India scored 310 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Shubman Gill is unbeaten on 114 runs, while Ravindra Jadeja is not out on 41 runs at the other end.</p><p>Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that Shubman Gill has a personality that is completely opposite to Virat Kohli. However, he believes that the Test captain would still want someone like Kohli to fire up the team during this five-match series against England, which hasn’t started well for the visitors.</p><p>India will need to move away from their safe team selections and give themselves the best chance to take 20 wickets, especially as the pitch in the second Test is expected to favour batting again.</p><p>Coming in at number four, Shubman Gill showed great responsibility and patience. He looked determined and played a solid innings to remain unbeaten on 114 runs off 216 balls, hitting 12 boundaries.</p><p>Also Read -<a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/las-vs-ny-mlc-2025-players-to-watch-out/">LAS VS NY MLC 2025: Players to watch out</a></p><p>Ravi Shastri said that India would be quite happy with their position at the end of Day 1. He added that the 99-run partnership between Gill and Jadeja helped India recover from a tricky situation. However, he also mentioned that India will need at least another 150 runs from this point.</p><p>Shastri said that if England had taken more wickets when India were 211 for 5, the game could have gone in a different direction. But Gill’s performance stood out. He praised Gill’s discipline, saying he looked very strong and focused at the crease.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ravi Shastri talking about on Virat Kohli & Shubman Gill. 👑 (Sky Sports Cricket). <a href="https://t.co/vGDVDTN7u5">pic.twitter.com/vGDVDTN7u5</a></p>— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImTanujSingh/status/1940672907082080353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2025</a></blockquote><p>He also pointed out that Gill has worked a lot on his defence. When he last toured England, he used to play with hard hands and pushed at the ball, similar to how Virat Kohli played. But now, Gill uses his top hand better, waits for the ball, trusts his defence, and has all the attacking shots when needed.</p><p>Shastri said that the Gill-Jadeja partnership, with Jadeja unbeaten on 41, needs to continue in the first hour on Day 2. He said India can afford to lose just one wicket in that session to stay in control. On the other hand, if England take a couple of early wickets, they will have a great chance to stop India from scoring big.</p><p>He also added that the team needs a few players with strong energy. He mentioned Rishabh Pant as someone who brings noise and energy behind the stumps and said it would be great if more players like him are developed.</p><p>There was a question before the match about Jasprit Bumrah’s availability. Gill said on Wednesday that a final decision would be taken after looking at the pitch. At the toss on Thursday, Gill confirmed that Bumrah had been rested for the match.</p><p>Shastri said he was surprised by the decision to rest Bumrah, saying he should not have been given the choice to sit out of such an important Test.</p><p>India have been going through a tough time in Test cricket since October 2024. In their last nine matches, they have won only once, which is their worst run in more than ten years.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA["Gill Looked Fantastic, Very Solid": Ravi Shastri praise on Shubman Gill after record-breaking century in 2nd Test against England]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/gill-looked-fantastic-very-solid-ravi-shastri-praise-on-shubman-gill-after-record-breaking-century-in-2nd-test-against-england/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/gill-looked-fantastic-very-solid-ravi-shastri-praise-on-shubman-gill-after-record-breaking-century-in-2nd-test-against-england/</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:32:11 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri hails Shubman Gill's gritty century at Edgbaston, as India finishes Day 1 strongly against England.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/07/shubman-gill-032502996-16x9_0.webp" width="690" height="388" alt="Ravi Shastri praise on Shubman Gill"/><p data-start="123" data-end="554">Former India head coach <strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravi_Shastri">Ravi Shastri</a></strong> was full of praise for Shubman Gill after the Indian batter struck his seventh Test century on Day 1 of the ongoing match against England at Edgbaston. Gill, who came in at number four, held the innings together with an unbeaten 114 off 216 balls, including 12 boundaries. His composed effort helped India reach 310/5 at stumps, displaying patience and maturity in a crucial phase of the match.</p><p data-start="556" data-end="1024">“Shubman Gill has worked hard on his defense. When he last came to England, he played with hard hands, pushing at the ball a bit like Virat Kohli. But now, the top hand is in much more control. He allows the ball to come to him, trusts in his defense, and has all the shots in the book when he goes on the attack,” said Shastri during the Sky Sports broadcast. The century was Gill’s second in as many matches, following his 147 at Headingley last week as Test captain.</p><p data-start="1026" data-end="1445">Ravi Shastri also highlighted the significance of the 99-run partnership between Gill and Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on 41. “I think India will be pretty happy with where they are at the end of day one. I think this partnership of 99 between Gill and Jadeja has gotten them out of what could've been a spot of bother. But they know they will need to get at least another 150 runs from here at least,” he added.</p><h3 data-start="1452" data-end="1529">"All Eyes on India Tomorrow": Hussain Reflects on England's Missed Chance</h3><p data-start="1531" data-end="1910">Former England captain Nasser Hussain echoed Shastri’s thoughts, saying, “I think it'more about keepingep your eyes on India tomorrow than whaEngland cannd do. There's no way they should've lost 7-41 in that first innings on the second day and 6-31 in the second innings at Headingley.” Hemphasizeded that India muscapitalizese on this strong start and push their total to 450 and beyond.</p><p data-start="1912" data-end="2284" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong>See Also: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/eng-u19-vs-ind-u19-3rd-youth-odi-major-highlights-and-key-performances/">ENG U19 vs IND U19, 3rd Youth ODI: Major highlights and key performances</a></strong></p><p data-start="1912" data-end="2284" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Hussain also acknowledged the challenges faced by England’s bowlers on a flat pitch. “Before this 99-run partnership between Gill and Jadeja, they were ahead of thgame,me whereas they were never really ahead at Headingley,” he noted. “A tough day at the office, back-to-back bowling days for them and Carse limping off, but you can't fault the effort there of the bowlers.”</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[WATCH: Ravi Shastri lashes out at India after they rested Jasprit Bumrah for ENG vs IND 2025 2nd Test]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-ravi-shastri-lashes-out-at-india-after-they-rested-jasprit-bumrah-for-eng-vs-ind-2025-2nd-test/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-ravi-shastri-lashes-out-at-india-after-they-rested-jasprit-bumrah-for-eng-vs-ind-2025-2nd-test/</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:40:14 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Akash Deep has replaced Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar have been picked in place of Sai Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur, respectively. England, meanwhile, have gone with the same]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/07/4.Liam-Livinstone (England vs Pakistan - 2021- 122 Meters) (78).webp" width="1280" height="720" alt="Ravi Shastri lashes out at India after they rested Jasprit Bumrah"/><p>Former <strong><a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/eng-vs-ind-2nd-test-why-india-and-england-players-are-wearing-black-armbands-on-day-1-of-edgbaston-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a></strong> head coach Ravi Shastri strongly criticised the team management's decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Expressing disbelief, Shastri questioned why India would leave out their premier fast bowler, especially after he had seven days to recover following the loss at Headingley. Bumrah, who bowled over 43 overs in the first Test and picked up a five-wicket haul in the first innings, was rested as part of workload management, according to skipper Shubman Gill’s statement at the toss.</p><p>Speaking on Sky Sports, <strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravi_Shastri" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shastri</a></strong> highlighted that the Edgbaston Test was a pivotal moment in the series for India and demanded the presence of their top performers. He stressed that such a crucial game required the services of Bumrah, widely regarded as India’s best fast bowler. Although Gill assured that Bumrah would be back for the third Test at Lord’s, Shastri maintained that India could have taken a more aggressive approach by fielding their strongest XI for the second game to level the series. His remarks reflected the growing concern around India’s strategy and decision-making in high-stakes matches.</p><p><strong>See Also: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/pant-rises-to-no-6-in-icc-test-rankings-bumrah-holds-firm-at-the-top/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pant rises to No. 6 in ICC Test Rankings, Bumrah holds firm at the top</a></strong></p><p>"I think Michael asked the question at the toss, if you look at the run India has had, this becomes a very very important Test match. You have lost 3 against New Zealand, 3 against Australia and lost the first Test match here. You have to get back to winning ways. You have the best fast bowler in the world and you make him sit out after 7 days of rest. It's something very hard to believe," Ravi Shastri on the exclusion of Bumrah from second Test.</p><p><strong>Watch the video here;</strong></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"This becomes a very important Test match" 👀<br><br>Ravi Shastri on the impact of Jasprit Bumrah missing the second Test 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/df2Y7sXWDA">pic.twitter.com/df2Y7sXWDA</a></p>— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyCricket/status/1940346911598297486?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2025</a></blockquote><h3>Playing XI of India and England in second ENG vs IND Test</h3><div><div id="comm_1751448847055"><p><strong>India</strong> (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna</p></div></div><div><div id="comm_1751448743231"><p><strong>England</strong> (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir</p></div></div>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA['Lords is great but…' - Ravi Shastri makes bold pitch for WTC final in India]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/lords-is-great-but-ravi-shastri-makes-bold-pitch-for-wtc-final-in-india/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/lords-is-great-but-ravi-shastri-makes-bold-pitch-for-wtc-final-in-india/</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:47:35 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri urges the ICC to rotate World Test Championship finals to larger venues like Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium and the MCG, highlighting the need for greater crowds and global appeal.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/06/Nsgp-pF412345yj.webp" width="1200" height="675" alt="Ravi Shastri urges the ICC to rotate World Test Championship finals"/><p><strong><a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/3849/ravi-shastri">Ravi Shastri</a></strong>, the former head coach and cricket player for India, has advocated for the<strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Test_Championship"> ICC World Test Championship</a></strong> (WTC) final to be held in larger venues in the future, such as the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad or the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Although Shastri agreed that England is a suitable location for the time being, he thinks the tournament will soon have the opportunity to reach a wider audience and make a bigger impact.</p><p>Speaking on the Wisden Cricket podcast, Shastri said, “<strong>To start off, it’s good if it’s here (Lord’s). Once it gets the popularity and attention it deserves, then it can start shifting. MCG can be a great place for a WTC Final. Ahmedabad can be a great place. Basically, venues where you can draw a crowd</strong>.”</p><p>All three editions of the WTC final so far have been held in England. The inaugural 2021 final between India and New Zealand took place at Southampton. The 2023 final between India and Australia was played at The Oval, and most recently, Lord’s hosted the 2025 final between Australia and South Africa.</p><p><strong>ALSO SEE: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/asia-cup-dates-revealed-tournament-set-to-begin-soon/">Asia Cup dates revealed: Tournament set to begin soon</a></strong></p><h3><strong>Shastri Urges ICC to Rotate WTC Final Venues, Cites Ahmedabad and MCG as Ideal Future Hosts</strong></h3><p>Despite none of the finals featuring England, the ECB has been consistent in delivering strong crowds and supporting the format. However, Shastri pointed out that Lord’s doesn’t have the capacity of 100,000-seat venues like Ahmedabad or the MCG, which could provide the WTC final with greater fanfare and visibility.</p><p>India had expressed interest in hosting the 2027 final, but the ICC awarded it to Lord’s again, favouring England’s support for neutral Tests. Reports also suggest that England could host the 2029 and 2031 finals as well.</p><p>Shastri believes it’s time for the ICC to consider rotating the WTC final, just like other global tournaments. “If Test cricket is to grow, especially in today’s era of packed T20 calendars, the final must feel like a grand event. Big crowds, big venues, that’s what it deserves.” For now, Lord’s remains the home of the WTC final. But voices like Shastri’s may soon push the ICC to think bigger.</p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri urges BCCI to push for bigger share of ICC revenue]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ravi-shastri-urges-bcci-to-push-for-bigger-share-of-icc-revenue/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ravi-shastri-urges-bcci-to-push-for-bigger-share-of-icc-revenue/</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:13:26 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri backed BCCI’s 38.5% ICC revenue share, stating India deserves even more due to its massive contribution to global cricket earnings.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/06/3jlfrurg_ravi-shastri_625x300_19_June_25.webp" width="806" height="605" alt="Ravi Shastri "/><p><span id="input-sentence~0">The<strong><a href="https://www.bcci.tv/"> Board of Control for Cricket in India</a></strong> (BCCI) currently receives the largest portion of the International Cricket Council (ICC) revenue share out of all member boards. The ICC's latest financial model has earmarked 38.5% of revenue for the BCCI.</span><span id="input-sentence~1"> This allocation has sparked enormous debate around the cricketing globe. With Team India being the most followed and most watched cricket team globally, the disproportionate distribution is often viewed as reflective of India’s dominance in the sport’s economics.<br><br>Former India cricketer and head coach <strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravi_Shastri">Ravi Shastri</a></strong> has come out in full support of this arrangement.</span><span id="input-sentence~2"> In a conversation with Wisden, Shastri strongly defended India’s revenue share and suggested that the BCCI deserves even more. “I absolutely agree (that India should get 38.5 percent). I would want more for India,” he said, endorsing the financial model that heavily favors India.</span><span id="input-sentence~3"><br><br>When asked to elaborate on his viewpoint, Shastri pointed to India’s unmatched revenue contribution to the sport. “Most of the money that is generated comes from India. So it's only fair that they get their pound of flesh,” he stated.</span><span id="input-sentence~4"> He explained that economic trends often dictate such distributions and that India’s current economic weight in cricket justifies their dominant share. “And it's relative. It's economies. Tomorrow there might be another economy that's stronger, money might come from there like it did in the 1970s and 80s, and the chunk of the money goes somewhere else,” Shastri reasoned.</span><span id="input-sentence~5"><br></span></p><h3><span id="input-sentence~5">“It Shows in the Revenues”: Shastri on India’s Economic Impact<br></span></h3><p><span id="input-sentence~5">Shastri further underlined the importance of Indian cricket in driving viewership and revenue across the world. “I think it's only fair. It shows in the revenues. When India travels, look at the television rights and look at the television income that comes from an India series.</span><span id="input-sentence~6"> So it's only fair that they get whatever they're getting now, if not more,” he said, reinforcing the idea that India’s economic power fuels the sport’s global operations.</span></p><p><strong>See Also:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/kl-rahul-would-play-a-major-role-former-india-coach-reveals-rohit-sharma-s-belief-on-kl-rahul-prior-to-champions-trophy-2025/">"KL Rahul would play a major role...” – Former India coach reveals Rohit Sharma’s belief on KL Rahul prior to Champions Trophy 2025</a></strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~6"></span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~6">Currently, India is playing a five-match Test series against England that carries extreme importance. And while the matches are being played, Shastri's comments have again thrust the economics of the game into the limelight, shining a broader light on how central India is to the future of world cricket.<br><br></span></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[WATCH: Rohit Sharma reveals funny story behind forgetting coin at IND vs PAK Toss in T20 World Cup]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rohit-sharma-reveals-funny-story-behind-forgetting-coin-at-ind-vs-pak-toss-in-t20-world-cup/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rohit-sharma-reveals-funny-story-behind-forgetting-coin-at-ind-vs-pak-toss-in-t20-world-cup/</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:50:12 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma hilariously recalls forgetting the coin at the toss during India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2024.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/06/rohit-sharma-coin-toss-ind-vs-pak-t20wc24-screengrab-feature-2024-06-847ebfb0481ba7b61d04226f95d62760.webp" width="1200" height="900" alt="Rohit Sharma forgets coin during toss"/><p><span id="input-sentence~0">Indian cricket legend<strong><a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/576/rohit-sharma"> Rohit Sharma</a></strong> recently opened up about a light-hearted moment during the toss of the high-stakes T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in New York. Speaking a year after India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, the 38-year-old Sharma was momentarily distracted by the electrifying atmosphere and presence of Ravi Shastri that he forgot he had the coin in his pocket.</span><span id="input-sentence~1"> <br><br>During the toss, Rohit, in his characteristic nonchalant fashion, appeared visibly confused when he was asked to toss the coin. When Ravi Shastri, who was conducting the toss proceedings, asked him to toss the coin, Rohit started searching left and right, momentarily looking towards the match referee for guidance.</span><span id="input-sentence~2"> It was then that Pakistan captain Babar Azam cheekily reminded Rohit that the coin was in his pocket, leaving the Indian captain with a sheepish grin. The moment sparked laughter all around before both captains regained focus.<br><br>Recalling the humorous incident in a chat with Star Sports, Rohit said, “I’ll tell you what is happening.</span><span id="input-sentence~3"> Look at him. In the blue, it’s Rohit Sharma ready to punch. In the green, it’s ready to counterpunch. Yeh sab cheez wahan pe ho raha hai, toh obviously it’s fun. In the middle of everything, Ravi Shastri’s energy and everything, I forgot coin mere paas hee hai.”<br></span></p><h3><span id="input-sentence~3">Rohit’s memorable tournament and farewell to T20Is<br></span></h3><p><span id="input-sentence~3">Rohit Sharma enjoyed a successful individual campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup, finishing as the second-highest run-getter with 257 runs in eight innings at an average of 36.71.</span><span id="input-sentence~4"> His standout performance came against Australia, where he smashed a brilliant 92 to set up a vital win in the Super 8s.<br></span></p><p><strong><span id="input-sentence~4">Watch the video here</span></strong></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rohit Sharma talking about he forget the coin during the toss against Pakistan in T20 WC. 😀❤️<a href="https://t.co/LstArbD5cP">pic.twitter.com/LstArbD5cP</a></p>— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImTanujSingh/status/1937854285112590836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote><p><strong>See Also: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/i-made-lots-of-mistake-prithvi-shaw-reflects-on-setbacks-faced-in-his-short-cricketing-career/">'I made lots of mistakes...''—Prithvi Shaw reflects on setbacks faced in his short cricketing career</a></strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~4">Although Rohit did not have a significant impact on the final against South Africa, Rohit's leadership helped India to keep calm in a dramatic seven-run win to win their second T20 World Cup title. Following the historic triumph, Rohit announced his retirement from T20I cricket, bowing out on a high after a stellar career.</span></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[ENG vs IND: 'I just hope someone...' - Ravi Shastri lashes out at other India bowlers for not supporting Jasprit Bumrah on Day 2]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/eng-vs-ind-i-just-hope-someone-ravi-shastri-lashes-out-at-other-india-bowlers-for-not-supporting-jasprit-bumrah-on-day-2/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/eng-vs-ind-i-just-hope-someone-ravi-shastri-lashes-out-at-other-india-bowlers-for-not-supporting-jasprit-bumrah-on-day-2/</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:12:41 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri praised Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant performance but criticized the lack of support from other Indian bowlers on Day 2. He warned that over-relying on Bumrah could cost India in the rest of the series.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/06/CRICKET-ENG-IND-45_1750558249151_1750558256522.webp" width="549" height="309" alt="CRICKET-ENG-IND-45_1750558249151_1750558256522.webp"/><p><strong>ENG vs IND: Ravi Shastri Gets Real About Bumrah Being Left Alone on Day 2</strong></p><p><span id="input-sentence~0">Day 2 of the Test match between England and India had one hero for India is <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/jasprit-bumrah-625383">Jasprit Bumrah</a>. The pace spearhead was once again at his best, picking up three wickets and constantly troubling the English batters. But while Bumrah delivered with fire and focus, what caught everyone's attention was how alone he looked out there.</span><span id="input-sentence~1"> Former coach Ravi Shastri noticed it too, and he didn’t hold back.<br><br>Shastri, who knows Bumrah well from his time as India’s head coach, was full of praise for the fast bowler. But his praise quickly turned into concern.</span><span id="input-sentence~2"> Bumrah finished with impressive figures, but none of the other bowlers offered any real support. England’s batters found it much easier to handle the rest of the attack, and the pressure Bumrah built seemed to disappear from the other end.</span><span id="input-sentence~3"><br><br>That’s what prompted Shastri to speak out during commentary. He said watching Bumrah fight alone reminded him how important it is to have a bowling unit, not just a star player. If India continues to lean so heavily on Bumrah, it could hurt them, not just in this match, but throughout the series.</span><span id="input-sentence~4"> And that’s exactly what Shastri is worried about.</span></p><p><span id="input-sentence~4"><strong><em>"There's a big difference in levels. The concern is Bumrah and what his workload will be as the series progresses, because he is the one man who is expected to pick wickets every spell he bowls," Shastri said. "I just hope someone at the other end puts their hands up."</em></strong><br><br><strong>"I Just Hope Someone Steps Up"</strong><br>Shastri’s words were simple but powerful: “I just hope someone at the other end puts their hand up.” It wasn’t a criticism just for the sake to wake-up call.</span><span id="input-sentence~5"> Bumrah can’t do it all by himself, and India can’t afford to overuse him, especially with more matches still to come.<br><br>He also stressed that bowlers need to work in partnerships. When Bumrah builds pressure, someone else needs to strike. That’s how successful Test teams operate. Otherwise, all that brilliant bowling from Bumrah goes to waste. Shastri’s message is clear: it’s time for the rest of the attack to rise to the occasion.</span></p>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri Picks Bold Playing XI for England Series, Shocks Fans with Surprise Opening Duo]]></title> <link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ravi-shastri-picks-bold-playing-xi-for-england-series-shocks-fans-with-surprise-opening-duo/</link> <guid>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ravi-shastri-picks-bold-playing-xi-for-england-series-shocks-fans-with-surprise-opening-duo/</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:17:09 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Ravi Shastri has selected the probable playing XI for the Test series starting on June 20.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/06/Ravi-Shastri.webp" width="1280" height="720" alt="Ravi Shastri.webp"/><p> </p><p>Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has selected his favorite playing XI for India ahead of the Headingley Test. India will play a five-match Test series against England starting from June 20.</p><p>For this Test series, Shubman Gill has been named the new captain of Team India. He got this responsibility after senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket. Meanwhile, before the first Test, Ravi Shastri picked his preferred playing XI for Team India. Let’s find out which players he included.</p><p>Recently, after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket, the Indian Test team is starting a new chapter. Talking about this new era, in an interview published on the ICC website, Ravi Shastri said that India now needs to play with fresh thinking and planning, as this series is not just another contest but also the beginning of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.</p><p>Also Read -<a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/gilchrist-reflects-on-rohit-s-journey-from-white-ball-superstar-to-red-ball-aspirant/">Gilchrist Reflects on Rohit’s Journey from White-Ball Superstar to Red-Ball Aspirant</a></p><p>Shastri chose Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul as the opening pair, noting that Rahul’s century and experience in England will be valuable.. He said, "It will be Jaiswal and KL Rahul with him because I think this is a big tour for him (KL). He is the most experienced batsman. He opened the innings the last time India toured England, scored a century and had a good tour, so I would expect him to open the innings."</p><p>He picked Sai Sudarshan at number three, saying he has the technique and temperament to learn quickly on this tour. Shubman Gill, now captain, was his choice at number four. For number five, he backed Karun Nair, who has rediscovered form in domestic cricket and in county matches.</p><p>At number six, Shastri named Rishabh Pant as vice-captain and wicketkeeper, calling his return crucial. He kept Ravindra Jadeja at seven for his spin and all-round skills. For the eighth spot, he left the door open between Shardul Thakur and Nitish Reddy, suggesting that Reddy’s batting depth and ability to bowl a dozen overs could earn him the nod.</p><p>In the fast-bowling department, Shastri’s first three picks were Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna. He added that Arshdeep Singh could come in if Leeds’s cloudy skies promise swing, since a left-arm seamer might thrive in those conditions. Shastri concluded that with legends like Kohli and Rohit gone, this is a golden chance for a new generation to make its mark.</p><h2><strong>Ravi Shastri's probable playing XI against England at a glance</strong></h2><p>1. Yashasvi Jaiswal</p><p>2. KL Rahul</p><p>3. Sai Sudarshan</p><p>4. Shubman Gill (captain)</p><p>5. Karun Nair</p><p>6. Rishabh Pant (vice-captain/wicketkeeper)</p><p>7. Ravindra Jadeja</p><p>8. Shardul Thakur / Nitish Reddy</p><p>9. Mohammed Siraj</p><p>10. Prasidh Krishna / Arshdeep Singh</p><p>11. Jasprit Bumrah</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>