Sunil Gavaskar praised Team India’s Head Coach Ravi Shastri. He said that Shastri has the ability to guide young players in the right direction and instill confidence in them. India was successful in winning two consecutive Test series in Australia as his coach.
New Delhi. Former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has praised Team India’s head coach Ravi Shastri. He said that Shastri has the ability to guide young players in the right direction and instill confidence in them. Shastri has led India to many memorable victories under the captaincy of Virat Kohli since 2017. Gavaskar said these things during the online launch of the book ‘1971: The Beginning of India’s Cricketing Greatness’.
Gavaskar further said that while spending 10-15 minutes in a practice session with Shastri, you will understand that he has an amazing ability to instill confidence in young players. This is really incredible. If he (Shastri) believes in the ability and skill of the players, then there is no better person than him in encouraging him. He will scold you, but will tell you what you can do to improve yourself.
India won two consecutive series in Australia under Shastri’s coaching
While Shastri was the head coach, India defeated Australia in his home in 2018. Apart from this, the Indian team was also successful in winning the limited over series against South Africa and New Zealand. India also won the second consecutive series against Australia under Shastri’s coaching, reaching the semi-finals of the 2019 ODI World Cup. Also reached the final of the World Test Championship this year.
Gavaskar also praised
bowling coach Bharat Arun. Gavaskar also praised the bowling coach of the Indian team, Bharat Arun. He told how Arun is working hard with the young bowlers. He cited the example of the previous Australia tour for this. Gavaskar said that if you talk to any fast bowler who performs well in the second leg of Australia tour, then he will praise Bharat and will tell how he guided him.
He said that young players should spend more and more time with Shastri and Arun. Because there is no better person than these two to show you the way in case of self doubt.
