Ravi Shastri became the head coach of India’s Test side in July 2017. He was appointed after Anil Kumble stepped down, and he continued in the role until the 2021 T20 World Cup cycle ended.

Quick date

  • Appointment: July 2017.
  • Exit from the role: after the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Context

Shastri was first brought in as India’s team director in 2015, then later moved into the head coach role in 2017. In practice, that meant he oversaw India’s Test setup from mid-2017 onward.

TL;DR: Ravi Shastri became coach of Team India’s Test squad in July 2017.