Coach Ravi Shastri Indulges In 'Banter' On Twitter

The Indian cricket team's landslide win over England in the third Test match seems to have allowed coach Ravi Shastri to indulge in humor on Twitter. In a rare reply to a tweet, Shastri on Saturda

Well-known writer and author Shobhaa De, 73, tweeted the meme, along with the word "smart!" and tagged former Shastri.

Surprisingly, Shastri, 58, reacted. "Love the banter ! Feels good to bring some smiles in these tough times," he tweeted in reply.

Love the banter ! Feels good to bring some smiles in these tough times https://t.co/mzPe5MtItj

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) February 27, 2021

Shastri, a successful all-rounder, played 80 Tests and scored 3,830 runs and captured 151 wickets. In 150 One-day Internationals, the left-arm spinner bagged 129 wickets and scored 3,108 runs.

After retirement, Shastri switched to television commentary and has had a few stints as coach of the Indian team.