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Shastri

American  
[shahs-tree] / ˈʃɑs tri /

noun

  1. Lal Bahadur 1904–66, Indian statesman: prime minister 1964–66.


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Former India coach Ravi Shastri once gave the South Australian the nickname 'Head-ache' and England's players must be at the point of wishing they could draw the curtains, lie down and close their eyes in a cool room.

From BBC

In a mitigation statement published in the report, Shastri Hurst "apologised unreservedly", adding: "I am mortified that my action or inaction has resulted in this process, and would never intentionally act in any way to undermine the work or reputation of the House."

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"He has worked on his defence," Ravi Shastri, India's coach when Gill made his Test debut, told Sky Sports.

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For seven years when Kohli and Shastri collaborated, India were in the top three in ICC rankings in all formats almost continuously which is unprecedented.

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His quick reflexes and deft glovework earned him the nickname "pickpocket" from former Indian coach Ravi Shastri.

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