ANOTHER DEMAND: Shastri wants Tendulkar as consultant for overseas tours

THE BCCI recently fulfilled Ravi Shastri’s demand of appointing his own set of support staff. However, as reported by Indian Express, it is learnt that the newly appointed head coach has floated the idea of roping in Sachin Tendulkar as the team’s consultant for overseas tours.

Tendulkar was part of the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee, that recommended the names of Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan as consultants. With Bharat Arun and Sanjay Bangar named as bowling and assistant coaches respectively, Shastri has retained the core team from his earlier stint as Team Director.

Shastri said he was very clear about the men he wanted by his side. When asked about the confusion over the Indian team’s support staff, he said,

“I was in England and watching tennis. I was very clear in my mind what my core team would be.”

Shastri also mentioned that he had spoken to Dravid and Zaheer. 

“All depends on their availability, it depends on the individual, how many days they want to give to the team. Their inputs will be invaluable and they are most welcome. I have spoken to both gentlemen personally… They are fantastic cricketers. They can be on board once they speak to these concerned authorities.”

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