Ravi Shastri – The commentator turned coach Ravi Shastri was one of the strongest contenders for this post as team India performed certainly well under his guidance. He along with his team had a great contribution along with accelerating growth of the team they also gave chances to youngsters who have now established themselves as a permanent member of the team and are an asset now. Also under his regime team, India reached the semi-finals of world cup 2015 and T20 world cup. Along with this Indian team white washed the mighty Australian by 3-0 in the T20 series which was a great achievement. It can be said that Shastri had a satisfying tenure but now him being ignored for the post we will him holding the mic and praising Kumble in the upcoming matches to come.