Cricketer

Ravi Shastri

1962 - today

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His biography is available in 18 different languages on Wikipedia. Ravi Shastri is the 49th most popular cricketer (down from 12th in 2024), the 1,471st most popular biography from India (down from 1,033rd in 2019) and the 17th most popular Indian Cricketer.

Ravi Shastri is most famous for his dynamic all-round performances as an Indian cricketer, including his key role in the 1983 World Cup victory and his powerful left-arm spin bowling. A surprising lesser-known fact is that he was the first Indian to be named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1988, highlighting his global impact during his playing days. His lasting legacy lies in transforming Indian cricket as a coach, leading the team to back-to-back Test series wins in Australia, and his witty commentary that has made the sport more accessible and entertaining to millions.

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Among Cricketers

Among cricketers, Ravi Shastri ranks 49 out of 136Before him are Graeme Pollock, Usman Khawaja, Alastair Cook, Wasim Akram, David Miller, and Shahid Afridi. After him are Virender Sehwag, Mithali Raj, Chris Gayle, Diana Edulji, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shakib Al Hasan.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1962, Ravi Shastri ranks 1,076Before him are Debashree Roy, Anne van Olst, Tsutomu Sakamoto, Richard Quest, Julie Bindel, and Jill Henselwood. After him are David Mundell, Sarbananda Sonowal, Susan Chapman, Maurice Malpas, Patrick Bristow, and Brian Shimer.

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In India

Among people born in India, Ravi Shastri ranks 1,471 out of NaNBefore him are Anju Bobby George (1977), Shamita Shetty (1979), Ashutosh Gowariker (1964), Alisha Chinai (1965), Dilip Joshi (1968), and Kriti Sanon (1990). After him are Virender Sehwag (1978), Ashutosh Rana (1967), Ali Fazal (1986), Ravi Teja (1968), Nagma (1974), and Radha (1965).

Among Cricketers In India

Among cricketers born in India, Ravi Shastri ranks 17Before him are Rohit Sharma (1987), Bishan Singh Bedi (1946), Syed Kirmani (1949), Rahul Dravid (1973), Sourav Ganguly (1972), and Anil Kumble (1970). After him are Virender Sehwag (1978), Mithali Raj (1982), Diana Edulji (1956), Suryakumar Yadav (1990), Yuvraj Singh (1981), and Cheteshwar Pujara (1988).

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