SpiritOf1903
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He looked like he was chewing lemons. Aussies seemed to be taking the p too
. Odd given India's in South Africa
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Ravi Shastri steps down as Head Coach of India
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. Odd given India's in South Africa
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Cricket legend Shastri honoured by Cardiff Met
Former India and Glamorgan all-rounder Ravi Shastri has been made an honorary fellow by Cardiff Metropolitan University.
The award was presented at a special event at Glamorgan's Sophia Gardens ground and recognised Shastri's contribution to cricket as a world-class player, coach and commentator during a career spanning more than 40 years.
"It is a great honour," said Shastri. "It is something I never imagined when I played here long ago that would happen.
"I enjoyed my time playing for Glamorgan here in Cardiff and it is a pleasure to be back."
Shastri, 62, played for India between 1981 and 1992 and performed a pivotal role in their 1983 World Cup victory.
He is one of only five players in the history of the Test game to have completed the hat-trick of scoring 3,000 runs, taking 150 wickets and compiling 10 centuries.
Shastri was the first Indian batter to hit six sixes in an over when he completed the feat for Mumbai against Baroda in the 1985-86 Ranji Trophy season.
He joined Glamorgan in 1987 and spent four seasons in Wales. In 1988, he played a key role in the team's run to the semi-finals of the Benson & Hedges Cup.
After retiring from international cricket, Shastri transitioned into a successful career as a commentator.
He was also a Unicef ambassador for a decade, championing the 'Pulse-Polio' campaign until India eventually eradicated polio.
In 2017, he became India's head coach, guiding the team to an historic Test series win in Australia that led to them becoming the number one team in the world.
Shastri celebrated his achievement alongside his wife, Ritu, and daughter Alekha, and several of his former playing colleagues at Glamorgan including his former captain Hugh Morris.
Ex-Glamorgan captain Tony Lewis, who persuaded Shastri to sign for the Welsh county, was also in attendance, alongside current club president Alan Wilkins who has commentated alongside Shastri.
"Ravi and I have been great friends over many years and I was very pleased to play a part in bringing him and Cardiff Metropolitan University together," said Wilkins.
"It is a relationship I'm sure will reap rewards for the future of our sport.
"I feel privileged to celebrate this richly deserved honour with him and his family."
Ravi Shastri: India cricket legend honoured by Cardiff Met
Former India and Glamorgan all-rounder Ravi Shastri is made an honorary fellow by Cardiff Metropolitan University.
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Bhaijaan
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His overall resume as a player, coach, commentator and celebrity has definitely made a cultural legend in Cricket. Good to see him enjoying and keeping things alive.
Shastri is ATG commentator. I rate him just one level below Lawry, Greg & Benaud.
BunnyRabbit
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He was a brilliant coach. But that's about it.
People who are laughing have no idea of voice and accent. I used to work in call centre before and trained V&A person. Ravi Shastri is a brilliant commentator and much ahead than all its contempories.
Level 1 - Benaud, Lawry, Greig
Level 2 - Shastri
Level 3 - Bishop, Atherton, Nasser, Holding
Then others...
Level 1 - Benaud, Lawry, Greig
Level 2 - Shastri
Level 3 - Bishop, Atherton, Nasser, Holding
Then others...
Bhaijaan
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Strongly agree with this.
People don’t realize things until they’re gone and a lot of people also took the OGs for granted and we have all seen 1.5 decades of poor cricket broadcasting since the OGs are gone.
Ravi Shastri is on the OGs.
He didn’t automatically get it, he’s doing commentary for 30 years and slowly earned his reputation and respect.
He’s well respected across commentary panels everywhere and is seen as a leader doesn’t matter he goes to IPL, World Cups, Fox or Sky, they all regard Shastri as the leader of the commentary panel. That’s respect earned over the years
