- Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak's press conference
- Important information given about Shubman Gill
- He also commented on Jadeja's role in the team
The first match of the One Day Series will be played between India and West Indies on Sunday. Meanwhile, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has given good news for Indian cricket fans. He clarified that Indian captain Shubhaman Gill has no serious injury and is fit to play in the first ODI against West Indies at Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday.
India and West Indies will play a 3-match ODI series on September 27, September 30 and October 3. A five-match T20 series will then be played from October 6 to 17. Meanwhile, during practice on Friday, fast bowler Mohmmad Siraj's bouncing ball hit Gill's right corner and it was blocked. After that, he was treated in the field for about 20 minutes.
After treatment, he returned to throwdowns in the Nets. In the pre-match press conference, Kotak told reporters, “I think he is fine and ready to play.”
Competition has increased in the team
Kotak commented on the increased rivalry in the team. He put his finger on the ever-present team selection question. He also discussed opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has always been seen sitting on the bench outside the team despite his brilliant performances in all formats.
Due to the presence of Gill and Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal has to stay out of the team for more time. Kotak said that I think the competition has increased in the team and the performance of many players is reliable. Something similar is happening with Jaiswal. However, we care about his batting skills, his practice and his mental attitude.
He added that the coach also communicates with him. But suppose you have three good wicketkeepers in your team, you have to take the opportunity to play only one of them. Something similar is happening with him right now and it's part of the game.
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Commentary on the all-rounder Jadeja's role
Kotak also commented on the role of veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the white ball, as he has returned to the ODI squad, while Axar Patel is out of the T20 squad due to the Asian Games 2026. “I think he is definitely a strong contender to be included in the team,” he said. When Akshar was given a break in the South Africa series, it was Jadeja who played.
Stating that Jadeja is a brilliant all-rounder, Kotak said you can see his past record. What the team will be and how the selection committee, captain and head coach choose the combination is another matter. The right time will come for him, but in my opinion, Jadeja is one of the best fielders in the world.
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