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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 captain Ravi Shastri and ex-England skipper Kevin Pietersen questioned England's preparation and suggested they had not spent enough time in the nets.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2025

India dominated the match, bowling England out cheaply and then, thanks to hundreds from Ravi Shastri and wicket keeper Syed Kirmani, gaining a lead of 270.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024

The opposition must coalesce around key issues such as job creation and avoid a “leadership-driven unity,” said Sandeep Shastri, an academic and political analyst based in Bengaluru.

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

Sandeep Shastri, another expert, said the situation seems to be like that.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

Jugunnauth Shastri Kramavant, Bombay, 1829-1831, 4to, 3 vols.:

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various