Ravi Shastri hits 206, becomes Shane Warne's 1st Test wicket on January 5, 1992: WATCH

he coach of Indian men's cricket team, Ravi Shastri was also hailed as a flamboyant cricketer during his playing days. Kwn to be a prolific run-scorer, player was also very useful with ball in hand. In a country like Australia, where several Indian batsmen struggled to get going, ex-cricketer enjoyed a tremendous run. During India's Australia tour of 1992, Shastri became first Indian to smash a double century Down Under. 

Ravi Shastri slams a marvellous double century against a fierce Australian bowling attack 

Indian side did t have an ideal start in five-match Test series in Australia. Having lost first two fixtures, it was imperative for visitors to put forward a strong show in third encounter in order to stay relevant in series. onus was on Indian batsman to step up and with a line-up consisting of Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Ravi Shastri, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Mohamm Azharuddin, team h a strong chance of staging a turnaround. Australian team posted an impressive total of 313 in first innings, and Indian batting order also put up a spectacle in response. 

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Fans at Sydney Cricket Ground were in for a treat as Ravi Shastri looked in scintillating form. right-hander batted confidently against a potent Australian bowling attack and was timing that ball fabulously. player raked in his 11th Test century in match and showed signs of slowing down post that as well. Ravi Shastri batted exceedingly well and piled up a stunning double century. Apart from Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar also contributed significantly and slammed 148 runs. 

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Ravi Shastri ultimately perished after a spectacular 206 to Shane Warne. Interestingly, this was also first Test wicket for legendary leg-spinner. Despite batting brilliance, India failed to clinch match, and it ultimately was drawn after a hard-fought battle between two nations. memories of kck will still be fresh in minds of Ravi Shastri as he returns to venue as coach of Indian team for India vs Australia 2020 series. 

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India vs Australia 3rd Test will be played at Sydney Cricket Ground. match is slated to commence from January 7. With series being evenly poised, both teams will be eying to go all guns blazing in crucial encounter. 

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