I think it's a weak decision. I think its short sighted and if you are looking into the future of Indian cricket, I don't think this is a wise decision as well.
"Ravishankar Jayadritha Shastri" is former Indian cricketer and acting Director for the Indian cricket team since August, 2014. He represented the Indian national team in both Test and One-Day matches between 1981 and 1992. Although he started his career as a Left-arm orthodox spin/left arm spin bowler, he later transformed into a batting All-rounder/all–rounder. Shastri's family is originally from Mangalore in Karnataka however he was born and brought up in Mumbai/Bombay.
As a batsman, he was essentially defensive with his trademark "chapati shot" (a Cricket terminology#F/flick off the pads), but he could raise his strike rate when required. Due to his above-average height (he stood 6' 3" tall) and an upright stance, he had a limited number of shots against fast bowlers/fast bowling, but was able to put the lofted shot to good use against spin bowling. Shastri played either as an opening batsman or in the middle order.
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