Updated on: 27 May, 2024 04:39 PM IST |Shweta Shah
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Ravi Shastri, once an ace cricketer, is now known as the king of commentary. Theres no one like him who can understand the nuances of pitches, the game, and everything in between. As the veteran sportsman turns a year older, lets have a look at some of his iconic commentary moments that added joy to the men in blues win.
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1. "Dhoni finishes off in style"
Who doesn't remember the moment when India lifted the World Cup as Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed it out of the park? What added the cherry to the cake was Ravi Shastri's splendid commentary.“Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd. India lifted the World Cup after 28 years. The party starts in the dressing room, and it’s an Indian captain who’s been absolutely magnificent on the night of the final.”
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2. T20 World Champions
Seated in the commentary box back in 2007, the men in blue were crowned the reigning champions of the T20 tournament. The moment when Sreesanth got the catch and made India win the match against its arch-rival Pakistan.“In the air, Sreesanth takes it; India wins! Unbelievable scenes here at the bull ring!”
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3. Sachin Tendulkar's glorious double ton
There's a reason why they call him the God of Cricket, and Ravi Shastri agrees to it. It was in 2010 when Sachin Tendulkar scored a glorious double century against South Africa, thus becoming the first ever cricketer to achieve a milestone.“Get’s it. First man on the planet to reach 200. And it’s the superman from India, Sachin Tendulkar. 200 from 147. Take a bow, master.”
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4. Yuvraj Singh's six sixes
It was a historic moment for the ace all-rounder, who smashed six sixes in an over, leaving the opponents shaking and quaking. While the crowd was excited, Ravi Shastri couldn't control his anticipation either.“And he’s put it away, or has he? Yes, into the crowd. Six sixes in an over. Yuvraj Singh finishes things in style. The first time it’s happened in 20-20.”
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5. India vs. Australia Test triumph
India's first test-match win against Australia in a nail-biting match was by just one wicket, thanks to VVS Laxman, who became every cricket lover's hero. And as always, Shastri was incredibly brilliant in the commentary box.“Get’s it away. Could this be a win for India? They go back for the second. It’s India that has won the Test match. A famous win. Unbelievable scenes in Mohali. VVS Laxman is the hero for India. The team will run out onto the park. Ricky Ponting will have to wait for his first-ever Test win in India. But these are scenes that you will never forget. Out of nowhere.”