India are to play three Tests, five one-day internationals (ODIs) and a one-off T20I, starting July 26.Exuding confidence in the Kohli-led side, the former India all-rounder said the current team has the pedigree to perform in all conditions. "It can be a better Test team than any Indian team we have had. "I have always relished a challenge and I am looking forward to my stint with India. ""I am used to challenges, bring on another one," Shastri said.Shastri will be assisted by veteran India pacer Zaheer Khan as the bowling consultant and current India A and Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid , who was appointed as an overseas batting consultant.On his equation with former India captain Ganguly, Shastri said: "We are two former captains (Sourav Ganguly), there will be arguments. "Shastri and Ganguly were engaged in a bitter war of words last year, when the former failed to appear in person during the coach selection interview and later lost out to Kumble.

Source: Times of India July 12, 2017 11:09 UTC