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Sporting Beyond is a sports marketing agency co-owned by Ravi Shastri, which has announced a new management partnership with Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli.
Britannia has partnered with Ravi Shastri to strengthen and expand the Britannia 50-50 brand. The company's CMO explained the rationale behind making Shastri the face of the brand, emphasizing the alignment of values.
Ravi Shastri is leading a cricket metaverse platform initiative, helping Behaviol launch Meta11 in 2023. This game aims to bring cricket into the metaverse and engage hundreds of millions of global fantasy sports enthusiasts.
India's leading pet care service provider, Petzzco, has named former cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri as their principal advisor and brand ambassador.
Banijay has formed a strategic partnership with Ravi Shastri's Sporting Beyond. This collaboration aims to combine Banijay's strength in creating entertainment IPs with Sporting Beyond's expertise in cricket.
Ravishankar “Ravi” Jayadritha Shastri, born on May 27, 1962, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India, established himself as a significant figure in Indian cricket. His career began uniquely, evolving from a left-arm spin bowler to a batting all-rounder. Shastri displayed early promise, first representing the Bombay team in the Ranji Trophy at the age of 17.
Shastri’s international career spanned from 1981 to 1992, during which he played for the India national cricket team in both Test matches and One Day Internationals. A key member of the Indian squad that clinched the 1983 Cricket World Cup, he further showcased his talent by being named ‘Champion of Champions’ in the World Championship of Cricket in Australia in 1985. In this same year, he equaled West Indian Garry Sobers’ record of hitting six sixes in an over in first-class cricket, highlighting his explosive batting capabilities. Although primarily a defensive batsman, Shastri could accelerate his scoring rate when necessary, effectively utilizing lofted shots against spin bowling. He has the unique distinction of batting in every position from one to ten in his Test career.
Following his playing retirement at 31 due to injury, Shastri transitioned into a successful career as a cricket commentator in 1995. His insightful commentary and recognizable voice became a staple in cricket broadcasting. In 2014, he took on the role of Director of the Indian cricket team and later served as the head coach of the India national cricket team from 2017 to 2021. Under his coaching, India achieved notable victories, including a historic Test series win in Australia in 2018-19 and a significant triumph at the Gabba during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He was honored with the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024, acknowledging his extensive contributions to Indian cricket across various capacities.
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