India has been an ambassador for Test cricket over the last 5 years: Ravi Shastri

Former coach Ravi Shastri called Team India an "ambassador" of Test cricket and praised Virat Kohli's No. 1-ranked side for embracing the red-ball format.

Former head coach Ravi Shastri heaped praise on the Indian team and captain Virat Kohli for embracing Test cricket and being the "ambassador" of the format over the last five years.

India regained the top spot in the ICC Rankings by dethroning New Zealand following their 372-run victory over the World Test Champions in the series-finale in Mumbai on Monday.