Ravi Shastri, the former head coach of the Indian team, was asked by a fan which team he’d choose to be part of- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Mumbai Indians (MI)- if an opportunity arises. Ravi Shastri is currently commentating on the ongoing IPL 2023.
During Ravi Shastri’s time as India’s coach, the team achieved many peaks in Test cricket. He established a culture of intense concentration on fitness along with the then-Indian captain Virat Kohli, who together were a formidable force in Indian cricket.
Shastri has once more taken on the role of pundit since leaving his position as head coach of India. However, he might return to coaching in some capacity if the right offer materializes.
Recently during a fun chat session on ESPNCricinfo, where he took questions from fans, he an interesting query.
“If given the opportunity to coach CSK or MI, which one would he accept?” he was asked by a fan.
Shastri came up with an awesome reply and said: “Both. The money offered has to be a little higher on one side. The scale has to go up. It’s very obvious.”
Ravi Shastri Lauds Tilak Varma, The Young Mumbai Indians Batter For His Outings In IPL 2023
Tilak Varma, a batter for the Mumbai Indians (MI), recently received gushing praise from Shastri,. His crucial 41 off 29 balls and his partnership with captain Rohit Sharma’s 68 runs helped the Mumbai Indians defeat the Delhi Capitals on Tuesday to earn their first victory of the year.
Tilak’s efforts in the IPL 2023 delighted Shastri, who remarked that the 20-year-old “looks like an India player already.” He also stated that he would be very astonished if the young man did not play for his country in the next six to eight months.
“India player already. This guy is an Indian player and I would be very surprised if he does not play T20 cricket for India in the next six months or eight months. He has got the maturity, he has got the flare. He will make a world of difference to the Indian middle order,” Shastri said on Star Sports.