Ravi Shastri is perceived by many as being the voice of the Board of Cricket in India (BCCI). During India's 2011 tour of England, there were reports here of Shastri for being on the BCCI's payrolls to preach their gospel.


Ravi Shastri at Press Club yesterday. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar 

Yesterday, Shastri, who is now the Team India director till the next World Cup, made his stance clear. "There is no directive by the Board. And if you listen to my commentary, do you think there is a directive?