In the same season, on 10 January 1985, he equaled West Indian Garry Sobers's record of hitting six sixes in an over in first class cricket. The highlight of his career was when he was elected Champion of Champions in the World Championship of Cricket in Australia in 1985. Ravi played either as an opening batsman or in the middle order. Due to his above-average height (he stood 6' 3' tall) and an upright stance, he had a limited number of shots against fast bowling, but was able to put the lofted shot to good use against spin bowling.
Although he started his career as a left arm spin bowler, he later transformed into a batting all-rounder.Īs a cricketer, Shastri was essentially defensive with his trademark 'chapati shot' (a flick off the pads), but he could raise his strike rate when required. As a player, he played for the India national cricket team between 19 in both Tests and ODIs. Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri (born ) is an Indian cricket coach, former commentator, cricketer and current head coach of the India’s national cricket team.
