5 greatest coach and captain duos
Let us look at five of the greatest coach-captain duos in international cricket history.
Ravi Shastri - Virat Kohli
Ravi Shastri was appointed head coach in 2017. He teamed up with Virat Kohli and the duo made headlines with their aggressive mindset and overseas ambitions. Their biggest triumph came during the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where a severely depleted Indian side defeated Australia 2-1, including a historic triumph at the Gabba, breaking the hosts’ 32-year unbeaten streak at the venue.
Shastri’s tactical input and Kohli’s intensity helped India become a fearless side abroad. Though Kohli was not present for the majority of the series with Ajinkya Rahane stepping up as the captain, the tone and character of the team reflected the leadership foundation laid by Kohli and Shastri. India also reached the World Test Championship final (2021) and won a Test series in Australia (2018–19) under this duo.
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