Ravi Shastri Had Seen World Cricket From A Close Quarter, CAC Member Justifies Shastri's Selection

Former CAC Member Anshuman Gaekwad revealed that the commentary stints and his deep understanding of the game had worked in favor of Ravi Shastri to be reappointed as India’s head coach. Ravi Shastri was always one of the favorite commentators for any viewers in the world, because of the conviction he brings to his statements and his ideologies.

His words as a commentator on the final moments in India’s World Cup triumph in 2007 and in the 2011 World cup was something extraordinary and still has been on the ears of the people always. Ravi Shastri was the first Indian to hit six sixes in an over and he was there in the commentary box when Yuvraj Singh did the same. His reactions and words on Yuvraj’s six sixes were unbelievable and certainly, he is another league from the commentators.

Gaekwad Feels Ravi Shastri Had An Advantage For The Coaching Job Over Others

Anshuman Gaekwad who was among the three members of the CricketAdvisory Committee (CAC) alongside Kapil Dev and Shantha Rangaswamy while selecting Ravi Shastri as the Indian coach, explained that Ravi Shastri had an advantage among the others with his commentary stints and added that the Shastri has been one of the close analyzers of the cricket happenings in the world.

“See, Ravi had an advantage among the others who were in fray for the coaching job. Myself, Kapil Dev and Shantha… we did the selection. He was in touch with cricket by virtue of being a commentator. He had seen cricket and not only of one country but world cricket from a very close quarter.” Anshuman Gaekwad Told Hindustan Times

Gaekwad Feels Shastri Knew The Indians Players Really Well

Anshuman Gaekwad felt that Ravi Shastri was a keen observer of things whether it’s winning or losing games and he was sure about any situations in the match that could turn around quickly. He also added the close relationship of the players and Shastri was there to see always.

“He knew exactly how things go about – winning or losing. He knew how matches and situations turn around. What one does to do it? He was in touch and knew the Indian players well and players knew him well. What else do you want?” He added

In 2017, Ravi Shastri was reappointed as the head coach of team India replacing another legend Anil Kumble.