India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak expressed his confidence in senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, stating that their vast experience and professionalism make constant coaching supervision unnecessary ahead of major international assignments. Kotak addressed questions about the duo’s preparations and recent performance in the first ODI against Australia.
Kotak emphasized the importance of finding the right time to intervene with players of Kohli and Rohit’s stature, preferring not to interfere unnecessarily. He dismissed concerns about rustiness after their return to the ODI setup, citing their active schedules and recent IPL stints as sufficient preparation.
Regarding their performance in the first ODI, Kotak attributed any perceived rustiness to the difficult playing conditions caused by rain interruptions. He highlighted the disruptive nature of the stoppages and emphasized that it was challenging for the players to maintain their rhythm.
In conclusion, Kotak reiterated his confidence in Kohli and Rohit’s abilities and stressed the importance of allowing senior players the autonomy to manage their own preparations without constant coaching supervision.
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