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'No ifs and buts. He should have played': Shastri blasts Gill-Gambhir for resting Bumrah in must-win game
Firstcricket Staff •Ravi Shastri slammed India's decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the 2nd Test against England at Edgbaston, calling it a baffling move in a must-win match. The decision has sparked criticism from fans and experts alike. Shastri questioned Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir for allowing Bumrah to miss out despite being fit and available.
Ravi Shastri, Mohammad Azharuddin reject criticism of Shubman Gill’s Test captaincy: 'We cannot just complain'
Firstcricket Staff •Amid criticism of Shubman Gill's Test captaincy, his lacking aura and defensive field set-ups, former Indian cricketers Ravi Shastri and Mohammad Azharuddin have asked fans and selectors to show patience. They believe Gill has what it takes to deliver in the long run.
Ravi Shastri defends India collecting lion's share of ICC revenue, says BCCI deserves even more: 'It's only fair'
Firstcricket Staff •Shastri explained that while the BCCI is collecting 40 per cent of the ICC's annual revenue, with none of the other boards getting a share in double digits, the current model is justified as India is the single biggest contributor towards the global body's income.
Ravi Shastri sends stern message to coach Gautam Gambhir after Headingley heartbreak: 'You've got to be hard at times'
Firstcricket Staff •Ravi Shastri has some advice for current India coach Gautam Gambhir on how to keep the dressing room motivated despite the heartbreaking loss to England at Headingley. One of his suggestions is to be 'hard' as a coach.
India vs England: Ravi Shastri shares his preferred playing XI for first Test; names Rohit-Kohli's replacement
Firstcricket Staff •Former India coach Ravi Shastri has backed young batter Sai Sudharsan to play at No.3 and Karun Nair at No.5 in India's first Test vs England at Leeds. He also named Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's replacements and discussed the bowling options.
'I think it could have been handled better': Ravi Shastri finally breaks silence on Virat Kohli's retirement
Firstcricket Staff •Former India coach Ravi Shastri has expressed disappointment over the way Virat Kohli’s Test retirement was handled. Shastri said that Kohli deserved to be reinstated as captain after the Australia series.
Kohli could have been India's captain in England, he would 'walk away from cricket' after retirement: Shastri
Firstcricket Staff •Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri hailed Virat Kohli as the 'most influential cricketer of the last decade' as the 36-year-old recently retired from Tests.
Ravi Shastri lambasts Shubman Gill's critics: 'Go and see your own record'
Firstcricket Staff •Ravi Shastri has come to Shubman Gill's defence after the youngster's away batting record in Tests was questioned. Gill is leading the race to become India's next Test captain.
Ravi Shastri says Rohit Sharma 'would have never not played' in Sydney Test under his coaching
Firstcricket Staff •Ravi Shastri has weighed in on Rohit Sharma missing the Sydney Test in Australia. Shastri lambasted the decision and said he spoke about it to Rohit also.
Shastri wanted Kohli to continue in Tests, but a chat changed his mind: ‘Yes, the time is right’
Firstcricket Staff •Ravi Shastri feels Virat Kohli could have played Test cricket for a few more years but the conversation he had with the star batter convinced him that it was time for him to retire.