Virat Kohli voiced his gratitude toward outgoing head coach Ravi Shastri, as well as Bharat Arun and R Sridhar. As their roles ended with the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup, the Indian skipper noted that the coaching staff played a pivotal role in molding the squad into a resilient and dominant force on the world stage.
The professional journey of Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun, and fielding coach R Sridhar came to a close on November 8, 2021, immediately after India's final match against Namibia in the T20 World Cup. Although Shastri's leadership ended on a sour note due to India's premature exit from the event, Kohli lauded the entire team's commitment to making India one of the top-ranked teams globally.
Reflecting on their time together, Virat Kohli called the experience a wonderful journey and thanked the staff for the great memories. He emphasized that their impact on the sport would be remembered for years to come, offering his best wishes for their future success.
With Shastri at the helm, India evolved into a dominant force in Test cricket, maintaining the number one spot in the ICC rankings for a remarkable 42 months. During this era, Kohli and Shastri collaborated to secure T20I series victories across challenging tours in Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Rahul Dravid, the former Indian captain, has stepped in as the new head coach to succeed Shastri. Meanwhile, Ravi Shastri has suggested a possible return to the commentary box, a role in which he was previously highly acclaimed.