Ravi Shastri, India’s former head coach, harshly criticized the stubborn behavior of some of India’s big batsmen. Shastri touched on the theme of traditional batsmen trying various new things to keep adapting to the changing patterns of modern cricket.
Ravi Shastri was the head coach of the Indian national team from 2017 to 2021. He resigned after the 2021 T20 World Cup and was replaced by Rahul Dravid. Although India failed to win an ICC title during his tenure, he performed well in bilateral series.
New Zealand and England today shared a look back at the 2019 World Cup final on the occasion of the opening of the 2023 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Black Caps captain Tom Latham won the toss and was chosen to bat first. Veteran batsman Joe Root held firm and made up for early setbacks with early wickets from Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow.
A Lot Of Players Were Hesitant Or Reluctant To Make A Change: Ravi Shastri On Indian Batters
Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri praised Root’s adaptability and harshly criticized the senior Indian batsman for his comments during the match. The former India all-rounder praised Root for adapting and changing his playing style for the team’s cause, later revealing that Indian players were hesitant to do so during his coaching days. .
“I give Root the utmost praise for adapting to the team’s needs (after the sixth loss). There are some batsmen who are so stubborn. I speak from the experience of sitting in the dressing room where I was hesitant,” Ravi Shastri said.
When a fellow commentator jokingly asked if Indian players ignored his advice, Ravi Shastri replied: You literally have to encourage them to try something different. Because they are used to accumulating these runs over the years. Sometimes we forget that we have to evolve over time. Because the opponent is also evolving. He knows your game. He’s on your side. ”
