Former India head coach Ravi Shastri never shies away from speaking his mind. While exclusively speaking to The Week, the 61-year-old shed light on the need of having a smooth transition in different formats of the game. Shastri also talked about adding youngsters to the T20 team as the Indian Premier League has shown the abundance of talent in the country. “There are seniors ready to be phased out and there are youngsters ready, no question about it when it comes to T20 cricket. Lesser in 50-over cricket and even fewer in Test match cricket. Due to the IPL, there are a lot of high-quality youngsters available,” Shastri said.

<h2>The Australian example</h2>

Citing the example of the Australian cricket team and Adam Gilchrist, Ravi Shastri also explained why it is important to effortlessly pass the baton from one skipper to the other. Addressing the fact that a lot has been said and written about the Indian team in different formats, Shastri explained the case of Australia. He said that during the time of Ian Healy, Australia also took a tough but positive call at the right time. Healy was in good form and could have played more but Australian team management saw potential in Adam Gilchrist. 
 
While talking about Team India, Ravi Shastri talked about the importance of creating a perfect mix of youth and experience. The former head coach believes that young crickets should not be just injected into the team for the sake of it. They should be good enough to compete and be on the heels of the experienced player. He further added that young talent is being nurtured through the IPL.

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Ravi Shastri on clear communication</h2>

Ravi Shastri wants the selectors and team management to have a clear line of communication with the team. This will not only help the players in understanding their roles well but will help in a smooth transition between the squads. 
 
Team India failed to win their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) after suffering a defeat at the hands of Australia earlier this month. The Rohit Sharma-led side will kick off the new WTC cycle with a two-match series against West Indies. The Test series between India and West Indies is scheduled to start from July 12.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri never shies away from speaking his mind. While exclusively speaking to The Week, the 61-year-old shed light on the need of having a smooth transition in different formats of the game.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri never shies away from speaking his mind. While exclusively speaking to The Week, the 61-year-old shed light on the need of having a smooth transition in different formats of the game. Shastri also talked about adding youngsters to the T20 team as the Indian Premier League has shown the abundance of talent in the country. “There are seniors ready to be phased out and there are youngsters ready, no question about it when it comes to T20 cricket. Lesser in 50-over cricket and even fewer in Test match cricket. Due to the IPL, there are a lot of high-quality youngsters available,” Shastri said. The Australian example Citing the example of the Australian cricket team and Adam Gilchrist, Ravi Shastri also explained why it is important to effortlessly pass the baton from one skipper to the other. Addressing the fact that a lot has been said and written about the Indian team in different formats, Shastri explained the case of Australia. He said that during the time of Ian Healy, Australia also took a tough but positive call at the right time. Healy was in good form and could have played more but Australian team management saw potential in Adam Gilchrist. While talking about Team India, Ravi Shastri talked about the importance of creating a perfect mix of youth and experience. The former head coach believes that young crickets should not be just injected into the team for the sake of it. They should be good enough to compete and be on the heels of the experienced player. He further added that young talent is being nurtured through the IPL. Ravi Shastri on clear communication Ravi Shastri wants the selectors and team management to have a clear line of communication with the team. This will not only help the players in understanding their roles well but will help in a smooth transition between the squads. Team India failed to win their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) after suffering a defeat at the hands of Australia earlier this month. The Rohit Sharma-led side will kick off the new WTC cycle with a two-match series against West Indies. The Test series between India and West Indies is scheduled to start from July 12.

Ravi Shastri underlines the need for smooth transition in Team India

The head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri on Tuesday termed his side's historic Test series win against Australia as "unreal as the former Indian all-rounder recollected the memories of starting the four-Test series with the humiliation in Adelaide before turning it around against all odds. Shastri, after India's historic triumph at the Gabba in Brisbane, said that this was the "toughest tour ever" while adding "nothing surpasses this".&nbsp;

India defeated Australia by three wickets to win the Brisbane Test and seal the series 2-1 in their favour as the visitors became the first side to win back to back Test series on Australian soil.&nbsp;

"It is the toughest tour ever. Nothing surpasses this. After 36 all out, this is unreal," Shastri said after the three-wicket win in the fourth and final Test here which sealed the series 2-1 in favour of the tourists.

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"Feeling defeated is one thing but giving up is not in our vocabulary," Shastri said India's performance will not be forgotten by the cricket world for a long time to come.

India, who were marred by injuries to their key players, won the Test by fielding an inexperienced side, consisting of players who were initially drafted into the squad as net bowlers before becoming talismanic to team's historic achievement against Australia.&nbsp;

Successfully chasing a 328-run target. Rishabh Pant (89 not out off 138 balls) intimidated the Australians with his breathtaking strokeplay, ending the home team's 32-year-old unbeaten run at the 'Fortress Gabba' on Tuesday.&nbsp;

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Shastri was effusive in his praise for the young wicketkeeper-batsman, who has copped heavy criticism for erratic performances behind the stumps but earned renewed respect for his efforts with the bat.

"In his mind Pant was always chasing. You could see he was looking at the scoreboard," Shastri said.

"He is a good listener. As coach, you don't want to change anyone's natural ability but you need to strike the right balance between caution and aggression. You can't be reckless. Rishabh has learnt that," he added.

Shastri said Pant, who scored a 97 in the drawn Sydney Test, could have won that match for India, had he stayed. "He could have finished the game in Sydney had he been there for some more time. This time he made sure he was there till the end," he said. "When he doesn't keep well, people criticise him But he can help you win matches like these."

India's next assignment will be a full-fledged home series against England. India will welcome some of their key players back to the squad.

The head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri on Tuesday termed his side's historic Test series win against Australia as "unreal as the former Indian all-rounder recollected the memories of starting the four-Test series with the humiliation in Adelaide before turning it around against all odds.

The head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri on Tuesday termed his side's historic Test series win against Australia as "unreal as the former Indian all-rounder recollected the memories of starting the four-Test series with the humiliation in Adelaide before turning it around against all odds. Shastri, after India's historic triumph at the Gabba in Brisbane, said that this was the "toughest tour ever" while adding "nothing surpasses this". India defeated Australia by three wickets to win the Brisbane Test and seal the series 2-1 in their favour as the visitors became the first side to win back to back Test series on Australian soil. "It is the toughest tour ever. Nothing surpasses this. After 36 all out, this is unreal," Shastri said after the three-wicket win in the fourth and final Test here which sealed the series 2-1 in favour of the tourists. ALSO READ: BCCI announces whopping bonus for Team India after historic feat against Australia "Feeling defeated is one thing but giving up is not in our vocabulary," Shastri said India's performance will not be forgotten by the cricket world for a long time to come. India, who were marred by injuries to their key players, won the Test by fielding an inexperienced side, consisting of players who were initially drafted into the squad as net bowlers before becoming talismanic to team's historic achievement against Australia. Successfully chasing a 328-run target. Rishabh Pant (89 not out off 138 balls) intimidated the Australians with his breathtaking strokeplay, ending the home team's 32-year-old unbeaten run at the 'Fortress Gabba' on Tuesday. ALSO READ: 'Remarkable': From PM Modi to Ganguly - Team India lauded for scripting history against Australia Shastri was effusive in his praise for the young wicketkeeper-batsman, who has copped heavy criticism for erratic performances behind the stumps but earned renewed respect for his efforts with the bat. "In his mind Pant was always chasing. You could see he was looking at the scoreboard," Shastri said. "He is a good listener. As coach, you don't want to change anyone's natural ability but you need to strike the right balance between caution and aggression. You can't be reckless. Rishabh has learnt that," he added. Shastri said Pant, who scored a 97 in the drawn Sydney Test, could have won that match for India, had he stayed. "He could have finished the game in Sydney had he been there for some more time. This time he made sure he was there till the end," he said. "When he doesn't keep well, people criticise him But he can help you win matches like these." India's next assignment will be a full-fledged home series against England. India will welcome some of their key players back to the squad.

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'Toughest tour ever, nothing surpasses this': Ravi Shastri hails Team India's incredible feat against Australia