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Shastri pipped former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, Australian Tom Moody and former India teammates Robin Singh and Lalchand Rajput to clinch the post. (Photo: AFP)

Fans unhappy with Ravi Shastri's reappointment as Team India's head coach; see tweets

Shastri’s contract expired after India’s World Cup campaign but the BCCI handed him and his support staff 45-member extension.

17 Aug 2019 10:16 AM

Ravi Shastri reappointed head coach of Indian team till 2021

While Robin, Rajput and Hesson gave in-person presentations, Moody spoke to the panel over Skype from Australia.

17 Aug 2019 2:31 AM

Ravi Shastri was reappointed for a two-year period by the CAC, a decision that was expected. (Photo:AFP)

Kohli's preference for Shastri did not influence coach selection, says Kapil Dev

His term will again be up for review after the 2021 T20 World Cup in India.

16 Aug 2019 8:06 PM

This will be Shastri's fourth stint with the national team, having served briefly as the Cricket Manager (2007 tour of Bangladesh), Team Director (2014-2016) and head coach (2017-2019). (Photo:AFP)

Ravi Shastri gets second term as head coach of India men's cricket team

Shastri has been reappointed for a two-year period, ending with the 2021 T20 World Cup in India.

16 Aug 2019 7:33 PM

The CAC members, on arrival, side-stepped questions on whether Shastri is a clear favourite to retain the job. (Photo: AFP)

Interviews begin for Team India's next coach, Robin Singh first to appear

Singh, a former Mumbai Indians coach, appeared before the three-member panel, which also comprises Anshuman Gaikwad and Shantha Rangaswamy.

16 Aug 2019 11:42 AM

In 21 Tests since July 2017, under Ravi Shastri, India won 13 of them with a victory percentage of 52.38. It's even better in T20Is with 25 wins from 36 games with a win percentage of 69.44. The ODI record takes the cake with 43 wins in 60 games and a success rate of 71.67. (Photo:AFP)

Ravi Shastri ready for another stint as India head coach

Shastri's record since his comeback in 2017 has been very impressive.

15 Aug 2019 5:27 PM

The six candidates are former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, ex-Australia all-rounder and Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody, former West Indies all-rounder and Afghanistan coach Phil Simmons, ex-India team manager Lalchand Rajput, former India fielding coach Robin Singh and Ravi Shastri. (Photo:FIle)

Six candidates short-listed for India's head coach's job, Shastri also in fray

The candidates will give a presentation to the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) headed by the legendary Kapil Dev.

13 Aug 2019 9:31 AM

Ahead of the team's departure to the United States, Kohli had said that he would be very happy if incumbent Ravi Shastri continues following the West Indies tour. (Photo: AFP)

'Only CAC will pick India's coach, Kohli entitled to his opinion': Shantha Rangaswamy

The other CAC members are Kapil Dev and Anshuman Gaekwad. The same panel had also picked the Indian women's coach in December.

01 Aug 2019 6:39 PM

Former New Zealand and current Kings XI Punjab head coach Mike Hesson has also sent his application for the role. (Photo: File)

BCCI receives over 2000 applications for Team India's head coach position: Report

The report also states that former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody has also applied for the role.

01 Aug 2019 2:37 PM

Coach race heats up

Shastri, who was India team director from August 2014 to April 2016, succeeded former spinner Anil Kumble as coach after in 2017.

01 Aug 2019 1:20 AM

In his first media interaction after India's World Cup semifinal exit, Kohli backed Ravi Shastri to continue as India head coach. (Photo: AFP)

'Kohli has got every right to give his opinion on coach selection': Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly was part of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) which picked Shastri as the head coach in 2017.

31 Jul 2019 8:33 PM

Virat Kohli and Co. are scheduled to travel to West Indies where they will play three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests. (Photo: AFP)

'Virat Kohli's opinion on Ravi Shastri won't influence CAC', says Anshuman Gaekwad

Earlier, Kohli had stated that he was in favour of Shastri continuing as the coach of the Indian cricket team.

31 Jul 2019 4:18 PM

Shastri's contract ended with the World Cup but he and his support staff have been given a 45-day extension for the West Indies tour that starts Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Will India dump Shastri? Tom Moody among challengers for coaching job

Shastri, who was India team director from August 2014 to April 2016, succeeded former spinner Anil Kumble as coach after in 2017.

31 Jul 2019 2:52 PM

India head coach Ravi Shastri. (Photo: PTI)

Captain backs Ravi Shastri to stay

The interviews of applicants for India’s head coach are likely to take place on August 13 and/or August 14.

30 Jul 2019 2:13 AM

The deadline for filing the applications for the head coach and support staff is July 30. (Photo: AFP)

'Will be happy with Ravi Shastri continuing as Team India's coach', says Virat Kohli

Indian coaching staff, currently led by Shastri, was given a 45-day extension after their contract expired at the end of the 2019 World Cup.

29 Jul 2019 7:12 PM

India's head coach Ravi Shastri and skipper Virat Kohli. (Photo: AFP)

'Ravi Shastri complements Kohli, unsafe to change India's coach', says BCCI official

The support staff, led by Ravi Shastri given a 45-day extension following the World Cup 2019.

26 Jul 2019 3:04 PM

Anil Kumble had resigned as head coach after the Champions Trophy defeat to Pakistan in 2017, following the loss, Kohli expressed that BCCI should let him decide the way of functioning in his 'own style'. Following his request, Ravi Shastri was the selected as the head coach, and was given a new contract till the 2019 World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli to be power-less in coach selection this time

Just like last time, this time around, Virat Kohli won’t be able to select his choice of coach.

18 Jul 2019 3:21 PM

This is the second successive time that New Zealand finished as the runners-up in the World Cup. (Photo: AP)

Ravi Shastri lauds Kane Williamson's composure after World Cup defeat; see tweet

Shastri, in a tweet, praised Williamson, saying the Kiwi skipper's silence since the match is remarkable.

17 Jul 2019 1:58 PM

Shastri was appointed India chief coach in 2017 after Anil Kumble's tenure ended prematurely in controversial circumstances. (Photo: File)

BCCI to invite fresh applicants for support staff, Ravi Shastri will have to re-apply

After the West Indies tour, India's home season kicks off with the series against South Africa beginning September 15.

16 Jul 2019 12:30 PM

Reports have been swirling around that Vinod Rai, head of the Committee of Administrators, will ask for explanations from head coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli, about India’s debacle in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. (Photo: PTI)

Review of India’s show, specially of semis, is warranted

A review of India’s campaign, with particular emphasis on the semi-final, however, is obviously warranted and should be asked for.

14 Jul 2019 3:35 AM

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