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National Cricket Academy: India’s newly-appointed batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has outlined his approach and priorities as he begins his tenure with the national team. The former Saurashtra player, who has extensive experience working with India A and at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), takes over the role at a crucial juncture, with India recovering from back-to-back Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia.

Kotak’s first assignment is the ongoing T20I series against England, but his focus is firmly set on preparing the team for the ICC Champions Trophy, which begins on February 19. Kotak shared insights into his coaching philosophy, his plans for working with senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and his observations on modern batting.

Kotak believes his familiarity with the younger players in the squad, gained through his time at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and India A, will be a significant advantage in his new role. However, he is equally eager to work with seasoned stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. “Rohit and Virat are very senior players. The way they have performed and the amount of cricket they’ve played, there’s much to learn from them as well,” Kotak told reporters in the press conference. “If I can add value, even by 2-5%, it would be a great thing. It’s all about understanding their mindset and plans and sharing inputs at the right time.”