Ravi Shastri opens up on criticism after Covid outbreak linked to book launch

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Indian team head coach Ravi Shastri has finally responded to all criticism of him for an event organized for the launch of his book Star Gazing: The Players in My Life in London which followed several members of the teams. Indian cricketers tested positive for coronavirus support staff. This ultimately led to the cancellation of the fifth test between India and England, scheduled at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Shastri was the first to test positive for COVID-19, followed by Bharat Arun, R Sridhar. The final nail in the coffin was India’s physio assistant Yogesh Parmar, who tested positive on the eve of the test match. Responding to criticism in a conversation with Mid Day, Ravi Shastri said:

The whole country [United Kingdom] is open. Anything could have happened from the first test.

Meanwhile, numerous shots have been fired at the Indian team since they expressed their displeasure at being in the fifth test, which ultimately led to the cancellation. India led the series 2-1 with Manchesters Old Trafford set to host the final. However, hours before the draw, separate media statements from the BCCI and the ECB said the competition had been canceled.

Ravi Shastri satisfied with Team Indias performance in England and Australia

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Ravi Shastri, whose term ends after the ICC T20 World Cup, highlighted the performance of Indian cricket teams in England.

It was the best summer of cricket England has seen in a long time, certainly from an Indian cricket team. It’s Covid time, a great summer though. The boys were fantastic on both sides of the Thames, Shastri said.

No team played in the Covid era like this Indian team did in Australia and England. Just ask the experts here. Nothing has given me more job satisfaction in the game and I’ve been around for a bit as you know, he added.

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