Ravi Shastri floods X with 'thirst trap' bathrobe pics. 'Account hacked or new ad?’
“I am hottie, I am naughty, I am sixtyyyy,” reads the caption shared along with a post on Ravi Shastri X handle. The share has gone viral.
A photo shared on the X account of Ravi Shastri, former India cricketer and coach, has set the internet abuzz with speculation. While some argued that the image was shared by Shastri himself as a teaser for a new advertisement, others wondered if his account had been hacked.

“I am hottie, I am naughty, I am sixtyyyy,” reads the caption to the post. The picture shared alongside the tweet shows Ravi Shastri posing in a blue bathrobe. The background of the photograph shows a room covered with wooden panelling.
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Take a look at this image of Ravi Shastri that has created chatter:
The post was shared a little over an hour ago. Since then, the tweet has accumulated more than 1.1 lakh views, and the numbers are quickly increasing. The viral share has also gathered close to 8,400 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the share.
While some suspected that Ravi Shastri X account had been hacked, others speculated that he shared the picture as a teaser for an upcoming advertisement. A few simply showed their appreciation for the former cricketer.
Here’s what X users have to say about Ravi Shastri's post:
“60's mai itna handsome hona to mai bhi deserve karta hu (I too deserve to be this handsome when I am 60),” posted an X user.
“These ads are getting out of hand,” added another.
“Relax, boys, account hack bhi ho sakta hai (Relax, boys, his account could have been hacked),” suggested a third.
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“I was not ready to see this tweet,” confessed a fourth.
“Woah, did anyone hack into his account,” asked a fifth.
“I agree with your caption,” joined a sixth.
“I think this is for an advertisement. Please tell me this is for an ad,” wrote a seventh.
Since sharing the first image, the former coach has taken to X to share two more photos. In one of the tweets, he wrote, “Your girl doesn’t need to see my face to know it's me”. The picture he posted captures him with his face covered in a towel.
The other picture he tweeted shows him looking away from the camera. While sharing, he wrote, “Does this photo qualify as a thirst trap?”
Expectedly, both posts received numerous comments. While some added to the existing speculations, a few took the route of hilarity while reacting. Just like this individual who wrote, “Ravi sir is a mood today”. Another added, “Thirst trap? Hardly! Just a casual reminder that legends never retire. They just find new ways to stay in the spotlight. Keep shining, sir!"
What are your thoughts on this tweet shared on Ravi Shastri's X handle?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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