Ravi Shastri as a coach of Team India was frank and forthright as he brought aggression into the game and the team that paid rich dividends especially when India played against England and Australia which now is going downhill.
The selectors talk of grooming youngsters but when a team is selected they choose senior players who could be weeded out and the sad story continues unabated thanks to politics involved.
Shastri 's opinion about Sanju Samson was a pointer. A great talent , Samson has not given any opportunity, consistently. He is also a good wicket keeper and his knowledge, behind the stumps , is exemplary, and he had a successful stint as Rajasthan Royals captain.
But unfortunately politics seem to be entering into the selection of players and Shastri's reading of how Australian selectors have managed players is a wonderful lesson that should be followed by Indian counterparts (selectors).
