Ishant Sharma, a veteran Indian pacer, has recalled former India head coach Ravi Shastri’s management style, saying he said things that hurt, pinched, and drove you insane. Ishant said on the Cricbuzz Specials Show, The Rise of New India, that Shastri has had a significant impact on his development and that he knows how to get the most out of his players.
“Ravi bhai has had a lot of impact in our growth. The biggest was that he would always have positive things to say, even if we endured a poor match. Another one of his strengths is that he knows how to bring the best out of a player,” said Ishant.
“Like with me, he knows that if he has to make me give by 100 percent, I need to get angry. So he would say things that hurt you, pinch you. It drove you mad,” Ishant added.
“He sensed what each player needed to hear and work things accordingly to channel that emotion. That’s how he used to deal with an individual. However, after the match was over, he would get back to being a totally different person. He said things like ‘Forget if you’ve had a bad match. Focus on the next game,” said Ishant.
