Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has described the intense pressure of leading the national cricket team, stating "you always have the gun to your head" in reference to the demanding nature of the position.
The comments were reported by Amit Kumar for Willow Sports on November 10, 2026. Shastri served as India's head coach from 2017 to 2021, overseeing the team across all formats during a period that included historic Test series victories in Australia.



