Star Batter Virat Kohli is “Good to Go” in the Second Odie Against England, India Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Confirded on Saturday and Downplayed CONCERNS about Skipper Rohit Sharma ‘
Kohli had lost the first Odi due to a sore right knee. India Had Won the series-opener in Nagpur, where the hosts secured a four-branch Victory to take a 1-0 lead in the three-matches.
“Virat kohli is fit to play.
Kotak said he was unsure about who kohli will replace in the playing xi.
India’s Chase of 249 in the First ODI GOT OFF to a Shaky Start as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Fell Early, Leaving the team struggling at 19/2.
However, shreyas iyer turned the tide with an attacking 36-balll 59, ENSURING India Stayed on Course. After the match, Iyer revised that his inclusion in the playing xi was a last-minute decision after kohli’s injury.
With kohli now fit, it remains to be seen who will make way for his return.
On Team Selection, Kotak Admitted He Had No Say in the Matter.
“That’s something for the head coach and captain to decide. Yes, the left-right combination is an important factor, but that’s not a question for me to answer,” He said.
Rohit’s Form Not a Concern
Struggling to find his rhythm, rohit continued his disastrous run in the test format and was dismissed for just two off seven balls in the first Odi.
Over his last 16 innings across forms, rohit has accumulated only 166 runs at an average of 10.37, with just one half-classury.
“I personally do’s’t see any issue with his form.
“That means he has been averagging over 50 in that matches. of their australian Test Series Defeat, Added.
“Sometimes, A Player Might have a Lean Patch, But that does not worry me. Yes, in the australia test match, it was tough, and he got out early, but in odis, he has been performing conSistently. SO, SO, SO, SO No Real Concern about his form. ”
Nagpur positives
Reflecting on the team’s performance, kotak highlighted the middle order’s contributions after India’s Shaky Start.
“We Lost two early wickets, but there were PLenty of Positives, Especially how our no. 3, 4, 4, and 5 batted. Two big partnerships studs ut. Gill, shreyas, and Axar All Played Reallly Well,” Hee Said.
“In any match, you might lose wickets, whether it’s the openers or the middle order. But over. Let them gain control. ”
Champions trophy preparation
With the champions trophy set to begin on February 19 in Dubai and Pakistan, Kotak Expressed Confidence about their preparation.
“The Entre Team Looks Solid. Whether there is any expert, new players will come to the xi or some seniors will be left out. Ids Coach and Captain who will find and they can t think I can make any comment on that. ”
On mohammed shami’s fitness, kotak ressured that the pacer was “completely fit”. Shami Returned to the International Cricket in the Preceding T20i Series after A 14-Month Injury Layoff.
Asked Whether Arshdeep Singh Might Get A Chance, He Repeated, “That Decision Lies with the Head Coach and Captain.”
Regarding jasprit bumrah’s injury status, he admitted he was unaware of the scan results. “That’s somenting the physio would know,” He signed off.