"Obviously, player management becomes the key as a coach. So it'll be interesting to see how he goes. I think he's got the tools, he's got the goods for the job and he's got the experience."

Shastri, who transitioned back to full-time broadcasting after stepping down as head coach in 2021, continues to be a key figure during tosses at major matches.

"I had tears in my eyes when I read about his accident. And when I saw him in hospital, it was even worse," Shastri said in a video posted by BCCI.