Kohli won, says Twitter after Ravi Shastri becomes India's head coach

After much drama and hullabaloo, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the appointment of Ravi Shastri as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. The other members of the coaching staff were also announced with former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan being appointed as the bowling coach and former star batsman Rahul Dravid getting appointed as overseas batting consultant.

Ever since legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble resigned as the Indian cricket team’s head coach, a lot of anticipation had surrounded the appointment of the new coach. Shastri's appointment has put an end to all of this. The former cricketer's term as head coach will extend till the 2019 World Cup. 

Shastri was the director of the Indian team between 2014 and 2016, during which time he led the Men in Blue to the semi-finals of the World Cup and 2015 World T20. He had also applied for the job in 2016 but Kumble was chosen over him.

Shastri had applied for the post of India’s coach this year along with Virender Sehwag, Tom Moody, Richard Pybus, and Lalchand Rajput. He was interviewed by the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising former cricketers Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, and V V S Laxman, on Monday.

After the announcement, Shastri's name has become one of the top trending topics on Twitter. The announcement resulted in a bustle of reactions on Twitter. While many cricket fans and followers took to social media to express their opinion, few hailed the decision.

Shastri is considered to be skipper Virat Kohli's preferred choice. Many Twitter users suggested that the appointment process could have been influenced by Kohli’s preferences. Some Twitterati also lashed out at Shastri and Kohli. 

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Shastri’s appointment:

Tough Luck Viru !!!

Like a tracer bullet, Ravi Shastri appointed as the Indian cricket team coach ..!

— Kannan (@parvathinathan3) July 11, 2017

Ravi Shastri Appointed As a coach of Indian Cricket Team! Good Decision

—  (@BeingKushSharma) July 11, 2017

Team India Gets It's Manmohan Singh. Ravi Shastri Appointed As New Team India Head Coach.

Boys Played Well To Keep Legend Anil Kumble Out. pic.twitter.com/ATeoivRXqN

— Anuj Pratap (@anujprataps) July 12, 2017

#RaviShastri and #ViratKohli right now. Skipper and his boys should mount this coach without reservations. pic.twitter.com/apzJtbwiWJ

— Newspauper (@ippusultan) July 11, 2017

Close enough for Virat Kohli !!#RaviShastri pic.twitter.com/rgbc9C9JOX

— Boring... (@graphicalcomic) July 3, 2017

Ravi Shastri Appointed as India Coach,will stay at the helm till the 2019 WC. Viru Loses out. Virat's Choice On the Front here. #RaviShastri

—  (@IndianGabbru) July 11, 2017

Don't understand the fuss regarding appointment of new head coach. We all know that in the end, Ravi Shastri is the real winner.

— Adwait Kulkarni (@I_Sherlocked) July 11, 2017

@imVkohli agenda works against @anilkumble1074 #RaviShastri #Coach

— K K (@villa_310) July 11, 2017

Ravi Shastri appointed Coach of Indian Cricket team till 2019 WC.
#indiancricketcoach #Madhubani pic.twitter.com/tlqHOj41LP

— Advocate @ madhubani (@ashokjhadvocate) July 11, 2017

*CV*

Tom Moody - Has coaching experience in Australia, Sri Lanka, SRH.

Ravi Shastri - In good terms with the captain

— Aakash (@PUNchayati) July 11, 2017

Before and After ! Ravi Shastri And VIRAT Kohli pic.twitter.com/ZFwQmt54AP

— My Rj Golmaal Gagan (@GolmaalGagan) July 11, 2017

Via WA

Journalist: dada, what is team India's future under Ravi Shastri's coaching.

Saurav Ganguly: pic.twitter.com/ngpaUdcbgQ

— Niraj S (@nirajntsh) July 12, 2017

Moody: I will do my best to serve team India.
Ravi Shastri: I will do my best to serve Virat Kohli.
*Shastri Hired* pic.twitter.com/ynJZrwffkk

— Mayank Yadav (@mayankflicks) July 11, 2017

Ravi Shastri named as Coach of Indian Team till 2019 WC.

Not only a great batsmen but Kohli can be brilliant politician too.#RaviShastri

— Alok Guha (@aalokism) July 12, 2017

#TeamIndia Gets It's Manmohan Singh. #RaviShastri Appointed As New Team India Head Coach.

Boys Played Well To Keep Legend #Anilkumble Out. pic.twitter.com/6lNzyvNsGE

— बरूण कुंवर  (@Barun_kunwar) July 11, 2017

Tom Moody be like ....
Rejected Everytime  pic.twitter.com/WTSrWsD8AR

— Sunny saharan (@Sunnysaharan111) July 11, 2017

I actually can't think of any actual area where Shastri outshines Tom Moody except for maybe power grabbing and manipulation.

— Amartya Sinha (@AmartyaSinha1) July 12, 2017

Ganguly : Tom Moody or Sehwag as coach?
Virat : I already selected ravi shastri.
Ganguly : Pehle hi bol deta. Khamakha itna kaam karvaya.

— Heerahee (@Heerahee) July 11, 2017

Virat Kohli to Ravi Shastri come out, CAC has selected as Head coach till 2019 WC ! pic.twitter.com/eAKo5Doj7O

— Trojan_Horse (@SampathRedDevil) July 11, 2017

What a outstanding played by kohli & "Ravi Shastri" to take a wicket of Kumble and equally bad decision by on field umpire sachin & gangly

— Deepu Deepak  (@deepudeepak16) July 11, 2017

Look at the bright side. No more Ravi Shastri commentary :)

— Praful Shankar (@ShankarPraful) July 11, 2017

Kohli has his way, Ravi Shastri appointed as the new Indian coach. #IndianCoach pic.twitter.com/aqLkdRZiiq

— Devendra Meel (@Devendra_Meel) July 11, 2017

Ravi shastri new ind coach till world cup 2019.

Ravi - Recommend me else I will shoot you #Ravishastri #Indiacoach #Kohli #Ganguly pic.twitter.com/VakI5KJS8t

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