India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak publicly backed struggling opener Sanju Samson ahead of the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, insisting the management still trusts the Kerala star despite a worrying run of low scores. Samson’s latest outing in Vizag yielded 24 before Mitchell Santner cleaned him up, and India were beaten by 50 […]

Ishan Kishan looks set to return for India in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram after missing the fourth game with a niggle, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed on the eve of the decider. Kishan’s presence is a clear boost for India’s middle order: the 27-year-old produced a flurry of quickfire […]

Sitanshu Kotak, India’s batting coach, says the men’s ODI batting template will need a rethink once the T20 World Cup wraps up in March because of the new one-ball rule after the 34th over. Under the updated playing conditions, teams choose one of the two match balls to keep using from overs 35 to 50, […]

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has firmly brushed aside rumours of any miscommunication or rift between the team management and senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, insisting that dialogue with the two stalwarts remains regular, open and transparent. Speculation had gathered pace following Rohit and Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket and Shubman Gill’s elevation […]

Washington Sundar’s injury ahead of the final two ODIs against New Zealand has opened the door for Delhi youngster Ayush Badoni, but his inclusion has sparked a mixed reaction among fans and former players. While some believed names like Riyan Parag or Rinku Singh could have been considered, the team management has backed Badoni as […]

Washington Sundar finds himself in a challenging phase in ODI cricket, but India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate believes the young all-rounder is putting in the hard yards to sharpen his 50-over skills. The biggest concern currently lies in his finishing ability with the bat. In Ranchi, Sundar’s 13 off 18 balls stalled India’s momentum, […]

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 […]