Twitter reacts as Ravi Shastri applies for the post of Indian cricket team's chief coach

Former India Team Director Ravi Shastri has applied for the post of chief coach of the Indian cricket team.

Following Shastri’s interest for the post of India chief coach, many cricket fans has created quite a buzz and the Twitterati have given a strong reaction to the development.

Here are some of the best reactions:

I m sure that Ravi Shastri is the master mind for this #ViratKohli-Kumble tussle.Its a shame politicizing the field in such way.#Cricket

— Saswata R. Choudhury (@rc_saswata) June 27, 2017

Well planned moves by Virat Kohli n Ravi Shastri . Both got wat dey Wanted . Not a good sign for Indian Cricket .

— RajVir Singh (@irajvirsingh) June 27, 2017

Circumstances are nt incidental bt created
Ravi Shastri made to apply for the Head Coach.Well planned startegy & implemented by u knw who!🤐

— Ayush Kush (@ayushk7) June 27, 2017

Ravi Shastri has applied for head coach of India. Feels like Anil Kumble's exit was pre planned. They only kicked kumble out for this😂 JOKE!

— Waѕiyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB) June 27, 2017

Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli.
Still a better love story than Twilight. pic.twitter.com/rvQXynMg3t

— Harihar Goswami (@harihar_goswami) June 27, 2017

Ravi Shastri-head coach, Sunil Gavaskar-batting coach, Sanjay Manjarekar-fielding coach, Sivaramakrishnan-bowling coach. Please please..

— Manish (@paap_singer) June 27, 2017

Ravi Shastri may replace Anil Kumble.
This sentence makes no sense while India is bowling.
Or, coaching.

— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) June 27, 2017

Choosing Ravi Shastri doesn't give India a coach.

It gives Kohli a servant, protection and a mouthpiece.
— Ravi Dennistri (@DennisCricket_) June 27, 2017

Ravi Shastri is interested to become the head coach of men's cricket team. Finally, Kohli to get the stooge he was demanding for so long

— Debarati Majumder (@debarati_m) June 27, 2017

Ravi Shastri To Apply For Team India's Head Coach Position. Team India Ready To Get Its Manmohan Singh.

RT If You Don't Want Him. pic.twitter.com/wgIPRzZqAf
— Nishchay Luthra (@SirJadeja) June 27, 2017

NZ Wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi announces retirement from international cricket

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi has announced his retirement from the international cricket at the age of 36.

Born in New Zealand but raised in Australia, Ronchi has played four Tests, 85 ODIs and 32 Twenty20 internationals for Black Caps.

The right-handed batsman, who represented Australia between 2008 and 2009, has averaged 23.67 in ODIs at a strike-rate of 114.50, and 18.89 in T20Is at a strike-rate of 141.33.

"It was a dream come true," the 36-year-old said. "I can't think of a better time to have been involved with New Zealand cricket.

"From the 2015 World Cup campaign through to the overseas tours of that time and some amazing games and series, it's been a genuine highlight for me.”

His knock of 16 against against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy 2017 earlier this month on June 9 was his last for the New Zealand.

Champions Trophy 2017 Preview: India Vs Bangladesh

Indian fans are already gearing up for the final encounter, but the team needs to focus on their next clash in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy against Bangladesh at Edgbaston on Thursday.

India, after an impressive performance against South Africa, would be hopeful to maintain the same intensity against the Bengal Tigers, who are undoubtedly the underdogs, they are opinionated and passionate about the win.

Having beaten New Zealand in their group stage, Bangladesh seems to be high on morale. As they prepare to take on the neighbour.

For Bangladesh fans, it is their first major tournament semi-final, while for India, it’s their fourth major in four years. Can Bangladesh make into their first ever major international trophy finals or will India live up to their goals as favourites? 

It will remain to see if India retain right-arm off break bowler Ravichandran Ashwin or bring Umesh Yadav back to the playing eleven as his pace scared the opponent batsmen during their 240-run thrashing in a warm-up match.

India’s performance so far has been stellar and quite aggressive, with thrashing arch-rivals Pakistan and the world No. 1  South Africa standing them top of group B.

The two-time world champions have a golden opportunity to win the ICC Champions Trophy this season for the second time in a row. However, to achieve that, they need to thrash their neighbours in the neutral ground.

Bangladesh are the least favourite to make it to the final. However, considering their recent performances in One-Day Internationals, we cannot tag them as the dark horse in the ongoing tournament.

Squads:

India: Virat Kohli (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Mohammed Shami.

Bangladesh: Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahaman, Mahmudullah Riyadh, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahaman, Taskin Ahmed, Mehedi Hossain Miraz, Mossadek Hossain, Sunzamul Islam, Shafiul Islam.

Twitter reacts: Pakistan trip up South Africa by 19 runs

Pakistan won the game in yet another rain-curtained encounter match when they met South Africa at Edgbaston.

Pakistan won by 19 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis Stern method. With this loss, the Proteas will have to win their last group game against India in order to progress to the next round.

Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter during the course of the game..

Rain Rain Go Away (Don't plz ) #PAKvSA #ChampionsTrophy17

— Muhammad Wasim (@MuhammadWasim77) June 7, 2017

That's it! Imran Tahir is a Spartan.😞 #PakvSA pic.twitter.com/PbRby46bzK

— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) June 7, 2017

Although it's light rain but meant to rain as per forecast for the next few hours #PakVSA

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 7, 2017

should be called the duckworth lewis trophy #CT17 #PAKvSA

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 7, 2017

South Africa ki mehnat par fir paani fir gaya.#PAKvSA

— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) June 7, 2017

Somethings never change.#PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/rxxjIzQIGq

— SIR .. (@SirJohnRoe) June 7, 2017

Still better batsman than Muhammad Hafeez#PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/TdAOllDcS5

— Haider. (@Haider_oyee) June 7, 2017

I hate test cricket to played in coloured dress #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/ufndkTKyv5

— anshul (BaBa Yega ) (@anshul1222) June 7, 2017

Miandad to Hafeez.#PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/xq9sghloVa

— Mussab Bin Tariq (@mussab_tariq) June 7, 2017

Pakistan after a good start finally playing like Pakistan,
Brace yourselves guys, this is a Chokers vs Jokers game out there!! #CT17

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 7, 2017

Shame on Imran Tahir and Amla for catching and getting their fellow Muslim brothers out.#PAKvSA

— Lame Monk (@oldschoolmonk) June 7, 2017

Azhar Ali's Life:

1- Born.
2- Dot balls.
3- Death.
— Mehdi シ (@chai_holic) June 7, 2017

Ahmad Shazad after watching Fakhar's batting.#PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/Yc8slwGOtA

— Farrukh R. Zaidi (@RealFarrukh) June 7, 2017

Today's attendance: 18,646
Number of Pakistanis: 18,632#PakvSA #CT17

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 7, 2017

Fakhar Zaman you beauty. I've always known how good he is having played against him numerous times in domestic cricket #PAKvSA

— Usama Mir (@iamusamamir) June 7, 2017

Please explain to me how a bloke who averages 50 in List A, while striking at a run a ball, hasn't played till now? #PAKvSA

— Dileep Premachandran (@SpiceBoxofEarth) June 7, 2017

Fakhar Zaman 26(17). Both the commentators (Doull & Graeme Smith) avoiding calling Fakhar and instead calling him by his last name 😂 #CT17

— cricBC (@cricBC) June 7, 2017

Fifty up for David Miller! Fine knock under circumstances! #PAKvSA #CT17

— Nikhil Mane 🏏🇦🇺 (@nikhiltait) June 7, 2017

The lengths have been spot on today by the Pak pacers! #pakvsa

— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 7, 2017

What a yorker that was from Mohammad Amir #PAKvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/lD7zgBR7kL

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 7, 2017

In World Cup 2015 too,
Pakistan played their first game and lost badly after India scored 300 runs.
Then went on to beat South Africa.#CT17

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) June 7, 2017

There's a reason why Pakistan are called the most unpredictable team. This is a remarkable turnaround. Can they pull it off? #PAKvSA #CT17

— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket) June 7, 2017

Hasan Ali to South Africa Team. 😂#PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/3C1pyO2qZB

— Mussab Bin Tariq (@mussab_tariq) June 7, 2017

Pakistan is playing as if it matters after losing to India. #PAKvSA

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) June 7, 2017

The only good thing about Parnell going in now already is I get to finish the weed he was smoking.

— Quinton not de Kock (@notdekock) June 7, 2017

Oh hello Pakistan, welcome to #CT17 .. It's good to finally have you here #PakvSA

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) June 7, 2017

Wins the toss, bats first even though duckworth lewis will definitely come into play.

Then goes first ball.#hAsBeen
— Quinton not de Kock (@notdekock) June 7, 2017

Batsmen Ranking
AB de(1)
de Kock(4)
Amla (10)

Have scored a combined total of 49 against Pakistan in this ICC tournament.
— Waqas (@waqasahmadjan) June 7, 2017

First ever golden duck for AB de Villiers in his career, after 211 innings in ODIs. #Cricket #PAKvSA #CT17

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) June 7, 2017