India's First Asia Cup Squad: Where Are They Now?
Some stalwarts of India's first-ever Asia Cup squad also served the Indian cricket team as coaches.
6. Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri was a key member of India’s first Asia Cup team. Shastri didn’t get a chance to contribute runs from his bat in the competition but with the ball, he produced fire. Shastri took four wickets in two games of the competition at an impressive economy of 3.11. Against Pakistan, he bowled an impressive spell of 10 overs and hunted three batters at an economy of 4.00.
In 1993, Shastri took retirement at the age of 31 due to a persistent knee injury. He kicked off his new innings in the sport in 1995 as a commentator. The former India all-rounder got appointed as the interim Indian cricket team coach in 2007 for the Bangladesh tour. From 2017-21, he coached the Indian cricket team and under his leadership, the team achieved unprecedented success.
After the 2021 T20 World Cup, he stepped down from the post and now, he is back into commentary. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he is a vital member of the commentary panel, along with legends such as Sunil Gavaskar, Ian Botham, Simon Doull, and Danny Morrison.
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