Twitter explodes as Ravi Shastri becomes the new head coach of Team India

After a lot of speculation, the BCCI finally announced that Ravi Shastri will be the head coach of India until the 2019 World Cup. He was said to be the frontrunner for the position although Virender Sehwag and Tom Moody offered stiff competition. The former India captain was the director of the team for two years between 2014 and 2016.

Shastri along with five other candidates was interviewed by Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, who all are a part of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC wanted to buy time before making the official announcement as they wanted to consult skipper Virat Kohli to avoid another confrontation between the coach and the captain. It is no secret that Shastri is liked by all the members of the Indian Team and hence he was the anonymous choice.

The 55-year old had lost the battle with Anil Kumble last year and was left disappointed by not getting the job as he had shown decent results during his tenure. He even had a slight tussle with Sourav Ganguly at that time. Shastri put his name in the ring just when Kumble stepped down from his position.

The first assignment of the new coach will be the tour of Sri Lanka, where they will play 3 Tests, 5 ODIs and a T20 international. After that tour, India will host Australia for a limited overs series. If the government permits, the BCCI might host arch-rivals Pakistan in a full-fledged series later during the year. India are set to travel to South Africa in January for 4 Tests, 5 ODIs and 2 T20s early next year. These are the imminent challenges ahead of Shastri. He will have to prove his worth when India plays away from the sub-continent, an area where India hasn’t done well at all in the last five years.

Captain Kohli and Shastri share mutual respect for one another. With the Kumble saga behind the Indian team, the two must concentrate on working together and producing great results for Indian cricket.

Here are the best tweets of Shastri’s appointment:

This guy investigated CSK and RR and found nothing wrong. Part of Srini's propaganda squad. India, you are stupid. pic.twitter.com/2Ta6FDln83

— Dennis Zimbabwistan (@DennisCricket_) July 11, 2017

#ThankYouDhoni for ODIs? https://t.co/qs6SspnduT

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 11, 2017

Look at the positive side guys. No Ravi Shastri in the commentary box for 2 years.

— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) July 11, 2017

Indian coaches are no less than puppet #RaviShastri

— Aap Chutiye Hain (@AapChutiye) July 11, 2017

So all media experts got it wrong yesterday.. Ravi Shastri pips Virender Sehwag to become the new coach of Indian team till WC 2019 @BCCI

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) July 11, 2017

That's the only way one can become the coach of Indian cricket team. Captain ki seva karo. pic.twitter.com/JIxUwHKebQ

— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) June 27, 2017

No Shastri in commentary box till 2019. pic.twitter.com/mNYmvM3Vtn

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 11, 2017

So if Shastri has been appointed till the 2019 World Cup, what month of 2018 will he step down?- https://t.co/cyjjvhFE1O

— Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) July 11, 2017

Tom Moody's wait for becoming the Indian head coach continues. Applying for the post ever since 2005.

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) July 11, 2017

Honestly, its about what works best for the team. If Ravi Shastri can get wins, that's all that matters. Rest can speculate and.. pic.twitter.com/p8k4tw6wQc

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 11, 2017

Ravi Shastri appointed Coach of Indian Cricket team till 2019 WC. Pity others who applied fr this sham process.Why put them through this?

— Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) July 11, 2017

Ravi Shastri named as Coach of Indian Team till 2019 WC.

Not only a great batsmen but Kohli can be brilliant politician too.#RaviShastri

— Boring… (@graphicalcomic) July 11, 2017

Now that Ravi Shastri is finally appointed as the head coach, it'll be interesting to see whether Kohli finally stops throwing his tantrums.

— Rahul Karmakar (@rogueulous) July 11, 2017

Virat Kohli is the most powerful Indian cricketer ever? https://t.co/Zh96a7ZPWN

— Rohit Pradhan (@Retributions) July 11, 2017

I actually can't think of any actual area where Shastri outshines Tom Moody except for maybe power grabbing and manipulation.

— Dennis Zimbabwistan (@DennisCricket_) July 11, 2017

So, ultimately @RaviShastriOfc has had last laugh! Virat Kohli has got what he wanted.

— Vimal Kumar (@Vimalwa) July 11, 2017

Meanwhile Ganguly selects Ravi shastri as india coach..#Ravishastri #Kohli #Kumble pic.twitter.com/sVT9xrMWe8

— ?ARUN SIDD? (@adyararun01) July 11, 2017

Its ridiculous that CAC bogged down to VK. He may be successful but he is not everything. "Jo Kohli Ko Pasand Wohi Baat Karenge" #Arrogance

— Dheer Thacker (@DheerThacker) July 11, 2017

Bat pad tells me Ravi Shastri has been nominated as Indian Coach… news to follow

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) July 11, 2017

All the one result was possible.
And it was Ravi Shastri. ? https://t.co/WOX4cKIfCT

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) July 11, 2017

Breaking News: Virat Kohli appointed Ravi Shastri as new Indian coach.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 11, 2017

All the best @RaviShastriOfc for the new role … may you slalom Team India to greater glories as an Indian coach !! #IndianCoach

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) July 11, 2017

So as per #Kohli wish #Shatri Named head coach https://t.co/o6GEW8jNRW

— Sudhahar VJ (@Sudhahar_msd) July 11, 2017

Kohli: "Who applied for the coaches job?"

BCCI: "Not Shastri"

Kohli: "RE-OPEN THE PROCESS NOW MADARCHOD!"

BCCI: "Yes sir"

— Dennis Zimbabwistan (@DennisCricket_) July 11, 2017

Exclusive picture of Indian cricket team's new coach. pic.twitter.com/QvYGSXpRjU

— SAGAR (@sagarcasm) July 11, 2017

Glad that we get to see Ravi Shastri back in the Indian dressing room as coach.
*Inside me*: No need to mute commentary now??

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) July 11, 2017

Moody-Virat could have ended like Garry-Dhoni but BCCI has different plans.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 11, 2017

It's Means Sehwag Will Continue To Use Twitter For 24×7 ??

— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) July 11, 2017

BCCI has appointed Shastri just to maintain peace in the team and have a good relation with the captain.

NEW "IMPORTANT" ROLE OF A COACH.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 11, 2017

Ganguly wanted Sehwag as India's coach, Sachin wanted Shastri. Kohli voted in favor and Shastri is new coach of Indian team.

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) July 11, 2017