Reportedly, The head coach of Team India Ravi Shastri is planning to part ways with the team. It’s highly unlikely that Shastri will continue as Head coach after ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Notably, his contract is expected to end during the same time. Alongside Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, fielding coach R Sridhar and batting coach Vikram Rathore are also likely to part ways with Team India.
According to reports of Indian Express, Shastri has informed BCCI board members that he will not continue. While the other staffs are already in talks with the IPL teams. Notably, Ravi Shastri had a great run as Head Coach.
Good to be back at the @HomeOfCricket. Some very fond memories here… #TeamIndia 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/txmelmxJ2Q
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 10, 2021
Under him, Team India became a dominant force in world cricket and won many big series. Meanwhile, social media was buzzing ever since reports of Ravi Shastri leaving the Indian side surfaces.
Here is how Twitterati reacted to the news of Ravi Shastri not continuing with Team India:
https://twitter.com/wittyshaman/status/1425327729390481421?s=19
Ravi Shastri Planning to Resign as Coach of Team India.
Meanwhile, Rahul Dravid Fans- pic.twitter.com/6CXeoc0zwr
— India Trending (@IndiaTrendingin) August 11, 2021
https://twitter.com/MyFreakyTweets/status/1425339695320354816?s=19
If #RaviShastri steps down as head coach after T20 world Cup.
Rahul Dravid will be the strong contender.
Meanwhile #TeamIndia players who don't like Discipline & strictness – pic.twitter.com/TPwO2rOrR1
— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) August 11, 2021
Scenes at #RaviShastri's last match as coach of Indian Cricket Team. #IndvsEng pic.twitter.com/JiYe6kqr1C
— ѕнαηкѕρєαяє™ (@Goofyshanks) August 11, 2021
https://twitter.com/MyFreakyTweets/status/1425339695320354816?s=19
#T20WorldCup
According to sources : Ravi Shastri will be step down as coach after T 20 world cup*Memers – pic.twitter.com/F4WWjZuGzU
— 𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓪𝓴𝓼𝓱𝓾𝓷𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓶𝓪 (@Princeakshun07) August 11, 2021
https://twitter.com/Simplifydude/status/1425346597353709569?s=19
https://twitter.com/WandafiThangkh1/status/1425337940809420801?s=19
Its absolutely & correct time 4 #RahulDravid sir to don the cap of head coach of indian team. His soft and strategic technique will surely nurture more fresh talent in the squad#Ravishastri #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/xYUoZk6YKL
— Nihar Ranjan (@Nihar_Ranjan11) August 11, 2021
Rahul Dravid front-runner to replace Ravi Shastri
Talking about his replacement Rahul Dravid remains the fan-favorite to become the head coach of Team India. Dravid has a lot of coaching experience under his belt. Also, he was head coach of team India in the recent India tour of the Sri Lanka series.
When Dravid was asked about taking the role of head coach after the Sri Lanka series he asserted:
“I have enjoyed this experience. I have not really thought of anything far ahead. To be honest with you, I am happy doing what I am doing.
“For me, I have not given it any other thought except this tour and getting through this tour and enjoying the experience. I love working with these guys, it’s pretty great. And no, I haven’t given it any thought really. You know, there are a lot of challenges doing a full-time role so I really don’t know,” he added.