Ravi Shastri set to be appointed Team India coach; likely to become highest-earning cricket coach

Delhi : Team India’s Director of Cricket Ravi Shastri is set to be appointed as the new Indian coach with an annual salary of Rs 7 crore. The deal will make him the highest-earning cricket coach ever if the deal is inked.
The former all-rounder had recently made a statement saying that the Indian team doesn’t need a coach. However, his success as a part of the Indian coaching staff has made him a popular choice. He also enjoyed the confidence of the players and Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli. (Also Read: Curious case of MS Dhoni, Ravi Shastri and TINA)
Duncan Fletcher’s contract ended after India’s exit from the World Cup. The Zimbabwean was a part of the side since 2011 and helped India to a win in the 2013 Champions Trophy. However, during his reign India failed to win a single series abroad. The only match they won in four years was at Lord’s in 2014.
Shastri had a 4 crore package with Star Sports to do commentary. However, the current deal will help him earn nearly double the salary he earlier got. “The announcement is expected to be made soon after the end of Bangladesh tour. “We will have another round of discussion after the tour of Bangladesh,” a source was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.