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"You Cannot Blame...": Ravi Shastri Dismisses 'Chokers' Tag On Team India

The Indian cricket team were completely outplayed by Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 Final and as a result, their ICC trophy drought got even bigger. In the recent past, several experts have pointed out that India were unable to win major tournament finals and even went on to put the ‘choker' tag on them. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was asked about the tag and he had a clear answer to all the critics. In a recent interaction, Shastri pointed out that India have achieved massive feats over the years and blame cannot be put on any individual.

"Cannot Cope With Test Cricket...': Ravi Shastri's Massive Comment On Hardik Pandya

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri believes that all-rounder Hardik Pandya will not be able to cope with Test cricket after his injury and he should focus more on white-ball cricket. Pandya showed brilliant captaincy skills for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Shastri said that he should become the white-ball skipper after the ODI World Cup 2023. In an interview with The Week, Shastri clarified that Rohit should be captain for the World Cup but Pandya should take over once the tournament is done.

"If You Rush Him...": Ravi Shastri Issues Stern Warning Regarding Jasprit Bumrah

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri warned selectors against rushing the comeback of star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah who is still recovering from injury. Bumrah has not played a single game since September 2022 and although there was some hope of his return, he ended up missing the T20 World Cup, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. Shastri said in a recent interaction that rushing his return for the ODI World Cup later this year can end up being bad news for the team and the fast bowler.

"5 Close Friends...": Ravi Shastri On Ravichandran Ashwin's "Teammates Are Colleagues" Take

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently opened up about a variety of topics following the team's loss against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. In one of his comments, Ashwin said that there are very less number of 'friends' in the Indian dressing room right now and most of them are 'colleagues'. The remark resulted in mixed reactions from experts and fans with most of them wondering about the equations shared by the cricketers at present. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was asked about the remark and he had a rather straight forward answer in a recent interaction.

Watch: Shubman Gill Catch Controversy Recreated In TNPL. Batter Given Out This Time Too

The fans witnessed a controversial dismissal during the Tamil Nadu Premier League match between Nellai Royal Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on Tuesday at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul. Opting to bowl first, the Tamizhans bundled out the Kings for just 124. Later, they chased down the target in just 18.2 overs with seven wickets in hand. P Bhuvaneswaran was the pick among the bowlers as he took a five-wicket haul and gave his side an upper hand in the game. However, the dismissal of Laxmesha Suryaprakash by Bhuvaneswaran caught everyone's attention.

"Choice Is Yours": Ravi Shastri Puts Onus On India Players Over IPL Decision After WTC Final Loss

Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday sounded skceptical about the possibility of players getting extended gap after the IPL or practice games ahead of future WTC final matches unless there is a change in thought by all the stakeholders. After India suffered a huge 209-run defeat against Australia at the Oval, head coach Rahul Dravid said arriving in England at least two weeks earlier and playing some side matches would have been ideal for the team ahead of the big game. However, Shastri did not buy into the idea and put the onus on the players to make a choice.

Shubman Gill Posts Two-Word Tweet After India's WTC Final Loss Against Australia

India had a forgetful outing with the bat on Sunday as they were bundled out for 234 in the chase of 444 against Australia in the World Test Championship final. India needed 280 on Day 5 with seven wickets in hand but got bowled out even before the first session was completed. Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland were the pick among the bowlers as they took four and three wickets respectively. Australia became the first team to clinch all four ICC titles while India lost another opportunity to clinch their first ICC trophy since 2013.

As Fan Proposes To Girlfriend During WTC Final, Ricky Ponting's Dig At Couple

After being completely outplayed by Australia in the first three days, Team India fought with tooth and nail to produce a decent fightback on Day 4. Apart from the action on the field, a special moment in the crowd caught the attention of everyone. During India's second innings on Day 4, a fan proposed to his girlfriend at The Oval. The camera was panned towards the couple the moment the man went on his knees and his girlfriend said 'Yes'.

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"You Cannot Blame...": Ravi Shastri Dismisses 'Chokers' Tag On Team India

"Cannot Cope With Test Cricket...': Ravi Shastri's Massive Comment On Hardik Pandya

"If You Rush Him...": Ravi Shastri Issues Stern Warning Regarding Jasprit Bumrah

"5 Close Friends...": Ravi Shastri On Ravichandran Ashwin's "Teammates Are Colleagues" Take

Watch: Shubman Gill Catch Controversy Recreated In TNPL. Batter Given Out This Time Too

"Choice Is Yours": Ravi Shastri Puts Onus On India Players Over IPL Decision After WTC Final Loss

Shubman Gill Posts Two-Word Tweet After India's WTC Final Loss Against Australia

As Fan Proposes To Girlfriend During WTC Final, Ricky Ponting's Dig At Couple