Ravi Shastri Height, Age, Wife, Girlfriend, Children, Family, Biography & More

Ravi Shastri is a former Indian cricketer and current head coach of the Indian national cricket team. He is a man of many achievements, having represented India in both Test and One Day International cricket. Besides, he has been an important commentator and analyst of the sport. In this article, we will take a closer look at Ravi Shastri’s life, from his early days to his current role as a coach.

Bio
Full Name	Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri
Nickname	Ravi
Profession	Former Indian Cricketer, Cricket Coach
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 191 cm in meters- 1.91 m in Feet Inches- 6’ 3”
Weight (approx.)	in Kilograms- 92 kg in Pounds- 203 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	– Chest: 44 Inches – Waist: 36 Inches – Biceps: 16 Inches
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
International Debut	Test– 21 February 1981 vs New Zealand at Wellington ODI– 25 November 1981 vs England at Ahmedabad
International Retirement	Test– 26 December 1992 vs South Africa at Port Elizabeth ODI– 17 December 1992 vs South Africa at Durban
Coach/Mentor	BD Desai, VS “Marshall” Patil, Hemu Adhikari
Domestic/State Team	Bombay, Glamorgan
Nature on field	Aggressive
Likes to play against	Australia
Favourite Shot	Chapati Shot
Records (main ones)	• When he was selected to play Ranji Trophy for Bombay, he was then the youngest cricketer to play for Bombay. • His first over was a maiden in Test Cricket and that too to the New Zealand captain Geoff Howarth. • In 1981 Irani Trophy, he took 9 wickets for 101 runs, which had been a tournament record for nearly twenty years. • In a West Zone Ranji Match against Baroda, he scored the fastest double hundred (in 123 balls) in first class history. • He scored six sixes in a single over of the left arm spinner Tilak Raj in a West Zone Ranji match against Baroda. • He took 5 wickets for 15 runs against Australia in a match of World Series Cup which was then the best bowling record by an Indian.
Career Turning Point	When he got Man of the Series award for his 182 runs and 8 wickets against Australia in the World Championship of Cricket
Personal Life
Date of Birth	27 May 1962
Age (as of 2022)	60 Years
Birthplace	Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Gemini
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School	Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Mumbai, India
College	Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics. Matunga, Mumbai, India
Educational Qualifications	Studied Commerce at College Level
Family	Father– M. Jayadratha Shastri Mother– Lakshmi Shastri Brother– N/A Sister– N/A
Religion	Hindu
Hobbies	Music, Playing Golf
Controversies	• In a Tehelka sting operation, Ravi Shastri had said a number of foul things against Azharuddin. • In 2016, he lashed out at Sourav Ganguli when his candidature was rejected for the post of India Team’s coach.
Favourites
Cricketer	Batsman: Sachin Tendulkar, Viv Richards and Virat Kohli Bowler: Shane Warne and Imran Khan
Food	Kakori Kebab, Nawabi Fish Tikka
Girls, Family & More
Marital Status	Divorced
Affairs/Girlfriends	Amrita Singh, Actress
Wife	Ritu Singh (a classical dancer; married 1990; div. 2012)
Children	Daughter– Aleka Shastri (born 2008) Son– None
Money Factor
Salary (as the Head Coach of the Indian National Cricket Team)	Rs. 9.5-10 Crore (as in 2019) [1]

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri is a well-known name in Indian cricket, having played for the national team and currently serving as the head coach. Here are some lesser-known facts about him:

1. Ravi Shastri was born in Mumbai on May 27, 1962. He started playing cricket at a young age and made his debut for the Indian team in 1981.
2. Shastri was known for his all-round skills as a cricketer, but he was also an excellent fielder. He was one of the best fielders in the Indian team during his playing days.
3. In 1985, Shastri was awarded the Arjuna Award for his contribution to Indian cricket. He was also named the Champion of Champions in the 1985 World Series Cricket tournament.
4. Shastri’s best performance in Test cricket came in 1985, when he scored 206 runs against Australia in Sydney. He also took five wickets in the same match.
5. Shastri played for the Indian team in three World Cups – 1983, 1987 and 1992. He was a key member of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup.
6. After retiring from cricket, Shastri became a commentator and was known for his catchy phrases like “tracer bullet” and “just what the doctor ordered”. He also served as the team director of the Indian cricket team from 2014 to 2016.
7. In 2019, Shastri was re-appointed as the head coach of the Indian cricket team for a two-year term. Under his guidance, the Indian team has had some notable successes, including winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in 2021.
8. Shastri is known for his love for golf and often plays the sport in his free time. He also enjoys listening to music and is a big fan of Bruce Springsteen.
9. Shastri is a teetotaler and has never consumed alcohol or smoked in his life.
10. Shastri was involved in a controversy in 2018 when he made a comment about the Indian cricket team’s performance in overseas conditions. He was criticized for his comment, but he later clarified that his statement was taken out of context.

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Conclusion

Ravi Shastri is a legendary figure in Indian cricket, known for his achievements both on and off the field. From his early days as a cricketer to his current role as a coach, he has always been a passionate and dedicated individual. Despite his private nature, Shastri has captured the hearts of cricket fans around the world with his insights and analysis of the sport.

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