“My job is to do exactly that with every player - to put him in a frame of mind where he is thinking only about his role and he is thinking about the team he is playing for and, of course, the opposition which we always respect.”

Indian cricket commentator and former cricketer

Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri is an Indian cricket commentator and former professional cricketer, born in 1962. He also served as head coach of the India national cricket team. He is known for his long association with Indian cricket, both on the field and behind the microphone. Shastri played for India from 1981 to 1992 in Test matches and One Day Internationals. He began as a left-arm spin bowler and later developed into a batting all-rounder. He was part of India’s 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning team, and in 2024 he received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the NAMAN awards.