Shastri named as Manager
[i:7mwxo695]Shastri, a television anchor with ESPN-Star Sports, confirmed his appointment on Saturday after settling his other contractual obligations. Later in the day the BCCI announced the appointment - on an interim basis for the tour beginning early next month - at a press conference after the working committee meeting.
"It did surprise me but, having said that, if you look at the state of Indian cricket at the moment, I thought it was a good time to put your hand up and asked to be counted," Shastri said in an interview to ESPN. "For the years you have played the game and the years you have been part of the media, I do believe I have the experience to contribute."
However, Shastri reiterated that he will be available only for the Bangladesh tour. "No, it is just for Bangladesh and I am very clear about that in my mind and that will also give the Board the breathing space for a couple of months to identify the right kind of people, they need for the tour of England," Shastri told the television channel CNN-IBN. [/i:7mwxo695]
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[i:7mwxo695]Shastri, a television anchor with ESPN-Star Sports, confirmed his appointment on Saturday after settling his other contractual obligations. Later in the day the BCCI announced the appointment - on an interim basis for the tour beginning early next month - at a press conference after the working committee meeting.
"It did surprise me but, having said that, if you look at the state of Indian cricket at the moment, I thought it was a good time to put your hand up and asked to be counted," Shastri said in an interview to ESPN. "For the years you have played the game and the years you have been part of the media, I do believe I have the experience to contribute."
However, Shastri reiterated that he will be available only for the Bangladesh tour. "No, it is just for Bangladesh and I am very clear about that in my mind and that will also give the Board the breathing space for a couple of months to identify the right kind of people, they need for the tour of England," Shastri told the television channel CNN-IBN. [/i:7mwxo695]
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