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Ravi Shastri Says Coaching India Feels Like ‘Gun to the Head’
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 10:48 AM
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India’s head coach Ravi Shastri described the constant pressure of his role, likening it to having a gun pointed at his head.
Ravi Shastri, former international cricketer and current head coach of the Indian cricket team, told The Times of India that the job feels like having a gun to his head, reflecting the relentless scrutiny and expectations that accompany the role.
He explained that every decision—team selection, tactics, and media interactions—comes under intense examination from fans, the board and the press, leaving little margin for error.
Despite the pressure, Shastri said he remains fully committed to delivering results and views the challenge as an integral part of his responsibility to Indian cricket.
He added that support from senior players and the BCCI helps him manage the stress, but the weight of the nation’s hopes stays ever‑present on his shoulders.
He explained that every decision—team selection, tactics, and media interactions—comes under intense examination from fans, the board and the press, leaving little margin for error.
Despite the pressure, Shastri said he remains fully committed to delivering results and views the challenge as an integral part of his responsibility to Indian cricket.
He added that support from senior players and the BCCI helps him manage the stress, but the weight of the nation’s hopes stays ever‑present on his shoulders.