Team India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak assured that star India batter Virat Kohli’s back injury is unlikely to be a concerning factor after their stunning win in the first ODI against South Africa. However, Kohli was struggling towards the end of the innings with his back and had sought treatment from the physios as well […]

Team India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak said that the 2027 ODI World Cup is still a long way off, giving the team time to assess their options, including Virat Kohli’s future. The veteran batter proved that he is still at his best after scoring a match-winning 135 in the first ODI against South Africa at […]

Team India is gearing up for a crucial showdown against South Africa in the second Test at Guwahati on November 22, a contest that has suddenly become a series-defining battle. After suffering a stunning 30-run defeat in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, the hosts now find themselves under pressure to bounce back and avoid […]

India’s ODI captain Shubman Gill has found himself under the spotlight after reportedly missing a crucial practice session ahead of the second ODI in the ongoing three-match series against Australia. Following India’s seven-wicket defeat in the opener, Gill joined an unfortunate list of Indian skippers — including Virat Kohli — who lost their debut matches […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal, one of India’s brightest young batting talents, finds himself on the sidelines during the ongoing ODI series against Australia. The left-handed Mumbai batter, who was benched in the first ODI, is likely to miss out again in the second match at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (October 23). Despite his current non-involvement, a […]

Team India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backed senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying that their immense experience and professionalism mean they don’t need constant coaching supervision ahead of major international assignments as well. Speaking ahead of the second ODI against Australia, Kotak said, “See, we are very much aware of what preparations they […]

Team India have been in a good position after Day 1 of the second West Indies test. Sai Sudharsan played a stunning knock; however, he failed to score a hundred. However, the Indian team management backed him to do well in future. And, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also backed him. “We all know how talented […]

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has clarified that workload management is primarily designed for fast bowlers, while batters rarely come under that category unless they themselves raise concerns about fatigue. His remarks come amid discussions around vice-captain Shubman Gill’s workload, following his heavy involvement across formats. Gill recently led India in the five-match Test series […]

Team India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has dismissed concerns about India opener Shubman Gill’s workload. Gill led India to a 2-2 draw in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England as well. However, Gill was slated to lead North Zone in the 2025 Duleep Trophy but missed the initial games due to health concerns before […]

Team India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has said that India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson is adaptable and he can play at any position in the batting order. However, he spent most of the past 12 months opening the innings. With Shubman Gill returning to the team as vice-captain, he was paired with Abhishek Sharma as […]