Ravi Shastri likely to retain his job as India's Head Coach, Shastri's candidature for the role remained a direct entry for the selection process that is on right now.

Thecricketer turned commentator turned coach is likely to continue the reign whichwill be extended till 2021.

UnderShastri, India have won a little more than 70% of their matches that includethe historic Test series win in Australia, two Asia Cup Titles, a dominatingrun in the recent 50-over World cup and the defining victory in the third ofthe three-Test series at the Wanderers in January last year.

Captain Kohliis also in favour of Shastri continuing as the head coach despite the criticismit faced following the semi-final ouster from the World Cup.