Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri |
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| Nickname | Ravi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm (6’ 3”) |
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| Weight | 92 kg (203 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Mumbai, India |
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| College | Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Matunga, Mumbai, India |
| Educational Qualifications | Studied Commerce at College Level |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
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| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Religion | Hindu |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced | ||||
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| Wife | Ritu Singh (a classical dancer; married 1990; div. 2012) | ||||
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Family
| Father | M. Jayadratha Shastri | ||||
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| Mother | Lakshmi Shastri | ||||
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Career
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| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||
| Likes to play against | Australia | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Chapati Shot | ||||
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| Career Turning Point | Man of the Series award in the World Championship of Cricket |
Favourites
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Started playing Cricket passionately during teenage years. | |
| Rapidly rose to become the opening batsman within 18 months of his Test debut. | |
| Displayed versatility by batting in all positions from 1 to 10 throughout his career. | |
| Appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. | |
| Earned recognition as a prominent Cricket Commentator. | |
| Retired at the age of 30 due to a persistent knee injury. | |
| Served as a temporary coach for the Indian Team during the Bangladesh tour in 2007. |
