Shastri's comments come after India suffered their first-ever Test series loss at home in 12 years, through a 113-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at Pune
India managed to win the game comfortably on day five despite two full days were lost due to wet outfield at the Green Park Stadium. Even on day one, only 35 overs possible.
Soon after thanking Dravid for his successful stint, Shah announced that Gautam Gambhir had been appointed the new head coach of the Indian cricket team.
As the left-handed batter celebrates his 52nd birthday today, let's revisit his nearly two-decade-long career. Ganguly's polarizing ability sparked one of Indian cricket's most captivating dramas.
Dravid's tenure ended with the ODI World Cup after India lost to Australia in the final , but the coaching staff got an extension till the end of the T20 WC
India secured a massive victory in the fifth and final Test in Dharamsala with an innings and 64 runs, propelling hosts to a 4-1 series win over England.
Making an impression with his composed demeanour, combined with the lazy elegance of a southpaw, Padikkal stroked a fine 65 off 103 deliveries, an innings studded with 10 four and a six.
Akash Deep, who claimed 11 wickets in four games for India 'A' against England Lions last month, inflicted most of the damage with his impressive 3-24 spell on a crack-ridden pitch.
While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been eyeing to make comebacks in the national side, some younger players have chosen to skip First Class cricket upsetting the BCCI.