From cricket to love, Ravi Shastri was always number one, also had a deep connection with controversies.

Cricket News Desk. Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri played for India and won many titles with his brilliant performance. And when he became the coach of India, under his leadership the Indian team hoisted its flag high in the world. While on one hand Shastri looks serious, on the other hand he is equally known for his colorful temperament and his cool style. Today we will tell you interesting things related to personal life and affair. After reading it you will be surprised and say, wow Shastri wow!

Became the youngest player to play Ranji

Born on 17 May 1962 in Mumbai and grew up there. It was during his initial studies at Don Bosco School that he got inclined towards cricket and got a chance to captain the school team. Under his captaincy they won the Giles Shield in 1977, for the first time in the school's history. From here Shastri never looked back. At the age of just 17, he became the youngest player to be selected in Ranji Trophy from the then Bombay team (Mumbai). He started his career as a left arm spinner bowler but very soon established himself as an excellent all-rounder. Shastri made his debut in international cricket at the age of just 21. And that year was 1981. However, Shastri got a chance in the Indian team due to the injury of Dilip Joshi, who was part of the team that went on the New Zealand tour. But Shastri hit a four on this occasion and took 6 wickets in his debut match itself. His ODI debut also took place against England in the same year but he batted at number 10. They say that one who has talent cannot be stopped for how long. Soon he proved his hidden talent and within two years he became an opening batsman from number 10. If we look at his international career, he played a total of 80 Tests and 150 ODIs between 1981 and 1992. In the Test, he scored 3830 runs and took 151 wickets with excellent bowling. Scored 3108 runs in ODI and managed to take 129 wickets. If we talk about the highest score, it is 206 runs in Test and 109 runs in ODI.

Made record of fastest double century and 6 sixes in one over

Even though we now know Yuvraj Singh to hit 6 sixes, Shastri has already done this feat. In the year 1985, Shastri had hit 6 skyscraper sixes in 6 balls in one over against Baroda in Ranji Trophy. In the same year, in first class cricket, Shastri, playing for Mumbai, scored a double century in 113 minutes against Baroda. And this record remained intact for two decades.

became successful as a coach

After Anil Kumble, he was appointed the head coach of the Indian team in July 2017. His tenure ended in 2019 but again BCCI expressed confidence in him and he remained the coach of the Indian team till 2021. During this period he received Rs 8 crore annually. The Indian team performed well under his coach and won 65 percent of the matches. In 2019, India defeated Australia in its own home and created history. After 71 years, the Indian team was successful in doing this. By defeating Australia again just after a year, Shastri proved that he was not only the best player of his time but also an excellent coach.

When Shastri remained in controversies

Ravi Shastri has also been involved in a lot of controversies. A photo of him went viral on social media in which he had a liquor bottle in his hand. People started saying that Shastri drinks alcohol even in the dressing room. The dispute between former Indian team captain Sourav Ganguly and Shastri is not hidden from anyone. Apart from this, he was seen abusing during a live show in 2018-19. What actually happened was that the Indian team was on the Australia tour at that time and had won the first test. During that time, in a live show, Sunil Gavaskar asked Shastri that how was the atmosphere in the dressing room during the match against Australia? Then Shastri replied, 'We knew that they (Australia) could not win the match, but for some time we were in trouble.'

When Shastri fell in love with Argentine tennis player Gabriela Sabatini

Gabriela Sabatini was at the peak of her career in the nineties. During that time, she not only became famous all over the world for her brilliant game but also hurt many hearts with the beauty of her body. Gabriela used to play tennis for Argentina. It is said that Shastri had reached Argentina to propose Gabriela and wanted to take her on a date. But when Gabriella was asked about Shastri, she said that I do not know any Shastri.
Had an affair with a Bollywood actress

Ravi Shastri, who was tall at 6 feet 3 inches, had an affair with Bollywood actress Amrita Singh. Shastri had said in an interview that when he met Amrita for the first time, he remained shy for 10 minutes and could not say anything. There were reports that both of them got engaged, but could not live together for long and separated. On March 18, 1990, he married Ritu Singh. With whom he has a daughter, whose name is Alekha Shastri. He got divorced from Ritu after 22 years of marriage.