Cricketers Wish Ravi Shastri on his 56th Birthday

India head coach and former all-rounder, Ravi Shastri turned 56 on Sunday (May 27).

Shastri has also made a considerable mark in the commentary box, commentating some of the most memorable moments in Indian history like Dhoni’s World Cup-winning six in 2011 or Yuvraj Singh’s six sixes in the inaugural World T20.

Before making his mark as a commentator and coach, Shastri impressed with his cricketing skills at the international level. He was the part of the squad that won the country’s first World Cup in 1983.

Shastri represented the country in 80 Tests, and 150 ODIs. The most memorable moment of his career came during the 1985 Benson & Hedges World Championship in Australia.

In that tournament, he amassed 182 runs and claimed eight wickets. He was the chief architect of India’s victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the final, picking up a wicket and scoring an unbeaten 63. Shastri was named the ‘Champion of Champions’ for his stunning all-round performance.

In the same season, he hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket. Overall, he amassed close to 7,00 international runs in addition to picking up 280 wickets.

Shastri is also enjoying a stellar stint, as the head coach of Indian team. Under him, India registered their first bilateral series win in South Africa. Virat Kohli & Co. had beaten the Proteas 5-1 in ODIs earlier this year and had also won the subsequent T20s.

Since replacing Anil Kumble last year, Shastri guided India to series wins over Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand as well as the win in the Nidahas Trophy.

Meanwhile, messages poured in from all quarters on Shastri’s birthday. Here are some of them:

Happy birthday to a great friend and someone who has encouraged me right from the beginning of my cricket career, @RaviShastriOfc. Have a great one. pic.twitter.com/1Vmz4FHrUT

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 27, 2018

Wish you a very happy birthday, @RaviShastriOfc. Your contribution to the Indian team has phenomenal, both as a player and a coach. Have a great one. #TopMan

— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) May 27, 2018

Wish you a very happy birthday Ravi bhai @RaviShastriOfc have a great one. pic.twitter.com/x6LSIsE2gE

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) May 27, 2018

Happy birthday @RaviShastriOfc have a good one ???

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 27, 2018

From being a prolific allrounder in his playing days to a successful coach of the Indian Team. Happy Birthday @RaviShastriOfc!

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) May 27, 2018

Happy birthday @RaviShastriOfc bhai! Hope you have a wonderful year ahead???????? see you soon!

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 27, 2018