T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli’s farewell message to Ravi Shastri- Team India captain Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt message for former head coach Ravi Shastri and his support staff. Shastri bid farewell to the team after India’s campaign at the T20 World Cup came to a close, with the Men in Blue exiting in the group stage. It marks the end of an era, with Kohli himself quitting captaincy in T20Is. Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah also paid tribute to Ravi Shastri and Co. as they signed off from their duties.
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli pens farewell message to Ravi Shastri and coaching staff, says “Your contribution will be remembered in Indian cricket history”
Virat Kohli had bid adieu to the Indian team’s support staff after Head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar’s tenures ended. India crashed out of the ICC T20 World Cup in the Super 12 stage in their final assignment and Shastri will be replaced by former India captain Rahul Dravid when the team returns home from the United Arab Emirates to host New Zealand in a series of three T20Is and two Tests from November 17.
“Thank you for all the memories and the amazing journey we’ve had as a team with you all. Your contribution has been immense and will always be remembered in Indian cricket history. Wish you the best moving forward in life. Until next time,” Virat Kohli tweeted.
Thank you for all the memories and the amazing journey we’ve had as a team with you all. Your contribution has been immense and will always be remembered in Indian cricket history. Wish you the best moving forward in life. Until next time ⭐🤝 pic.twitter.com/42hx4Q7cfq
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 10, 2021
Bumrah, who rose to international prominence during Ravi Shastri’s tenure thanked the coaching staff for their words of motivation and support. He tweeted, “For the words of support, motivation and encouragement. For the guidance and the tireless work behind the scenes. For being a constant source of learning and counsel. Thank you for your invaluable contribution and good luck for your future endeavours.”
For the words of support, motivation and encouragement.
For the guidance and the tireless work behind the scenes.
For being a constant source of learning and counsel.
Thank you for your invaluable contribution and good luck for your future endeavours 😊 pic.twitter.com/Ad4r0bVUkf— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) November 10, 2021
As per reports, both Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri were very emotional as the latter addressed the dressing room for the final time. According to a source in the Indian team, Kohli & Shastri who most of the time stay very strong were overwhelmed by emotions during the parting speech. The source informed InsideSport that Shastri thanked the captain for all his support. ‘It was a heck of a journey captain, Thank you for the ride’
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T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli pens farewell message to Ravi Shastri and coaching staff, says “Your contribution will be remembered in Indian cricket history”
Under Ravi Shastri, Team India played 43 Tests, out of which the side won 25 and lost 13. Not to forget, Shastri and Co also have a good showing in England on their CV. Team India lead the five-match series 2-1 and the final match of the series will be played next year.
Team India played 76 ODIs and 65 T20Is under Shastri. The Men in Blue managed to win 51 ODIs and 43 T20Is. The bilateral series is where the Men in Blue dominated, but the ICC title kept on eluding Shastri and Kohli, and it is safe to say that the wheels came off in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup which was the last assignment for Shastri.
Shastri coached India in two different stints and shared a brilliant working relationship with Virat Kohli. It was on Kohli’s insistence that Shastri returned to the team after Anil Kumble’s resignation as head coach after the 2017 Champions Trophy.
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli pens farewell message to Ravi Shastri and coaching staff, says “Your contribution will be remembered in Indian cricket history”
