A glimpse of the conflict is visible in the statements of Gautam Gambhir and Indian cricket team’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. The Kolkata Test could not last even for 3 days, in which India lost by 30 runs. Gambhir had come in support of the pitch curator and said that Team India had demanded a similar pitch. But Sitanshu Kotak has blamed the defeat on the pitch curator of Eden Gardens.

Ahead of India vs South Africa 2nd Test, Sitanshu Kotak said, “People are saying Gautam Gambhir, Gautam Gambhir. I am saying this because I am a member of the staff and I also feel bad. This is not the way. Maybe some people are criticizing to run their agenda. Congratulations to them, but it is wrong to do so.”

Dispute between Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak!

Sitanshu Kotak said that no one wanted such a pitch. In the last match (Kolkata), Gautam Gambhir took all the blame on the pitch. He said, “He took the blame on himself because he thought that the entire fault could not be attributed to the curators. In the last match, the condition of the pitch started deteriorating after just one day. The soil was flying after the ball fell, it was visible to everyone, no one had expected this to happen.”

Sitanshu Kotak further said, “Spin was expected, but we expected spin on the evening of the third day or later. Sometimes the weather, sometimes even the pitch curator does not want this. I am telling the truth. No one wanted this kind of pitch.”

The main reason for criticism of the Indian team is that it could not achieve the target of 124 runs on its home ground. While chasing this target, Team India collapsed for 93 runs.

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India vs Australia 2nd ODI will be played in Adelaide on Thursday. Shubman Gill and team are trailing 0-1 in the 3-match ODI series. In the second match, all eyes will be on the performance of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, because both of them flopped badly in the last match. When Rohit was out after scoring 8 runs, Kohli could not even open his account. A day before the second match, Team India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak came to the press conference, where he answered the questions related to the form of Rohit and Kohli.

Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli came to play international matches after about 8 months. But both were flops, the veterans also had to face criticism on social media regarding their form. The batting coach who came to the press conference was asked whether the form of these two batsmen was looking bad?

The coach gave this answer on the form of Rohit and Virat

Kotak said, “I don’t think so. They have played IPL, the preparation has been good. I think it (flop in the first ODI) happened because of the weather, if Australia had batted first, the same thing would have happened to them. When the match is stopped 4-5 times, you go in and then come out, it is not easy.”

When the batting coach was asked whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma needed guidance from the coach, he believed that unless absolutely necessary, there should be minimal intervention. He said, “Both the batsmen are experienced. They had done complete preparation before coming to Australia. I think it is too early to form an opinion about them. They have just retired from the Test format. Before coming here, we all knew their fitness level and preparation. We had got their videos in the NCA. There is no need to interfere immediately with such players if you feel that they are doing well. Too much interference would not be a good way.”

Both seem to be in good rhythm – batting coach

The coach further said, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were looking in good form. He batted well in the nets yesterday. “To be honest, I think he’s doing well.”

India vs Australia 2nd ODI will be played on 23 October at Adelaide Oval. According to Australia time, this match will start at 2 pm. The match will start at 9 am Indian time, the toss will take place at 8:30 am.

After the departure of old coaches, including bowling coach Troy Coolie, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started searching for new coaches for the Center of Excellence in Bangalore. BCCI has invited applications for top positions in batting, bowling, medicine department and sports science. VVS Laxman’s tenure is also ending at the end of this year, he also does not want to continue in his post.

Former Australia’s first class cricketer bowling coach Koli ended 3 -year agreement with BCCI. Was on expansion in the 59 -year -old school term. He was made NCA’s bowling coach in 2021. Former India fast bowler VRV Singh can replace Kuli. He has also worked with Kuli.

Many resignations in the last few times

The Center of Excellence has seen many resignations in the recent past. Medical team head Nitin Patel resigned from his post in March. Syaraj has also gone to many (spin bowling coach), who is now included in the staff of IPL team Rajasthan Royals. Sitanshu Kotak became the batting coach of India’s national team in January 2025, which was earlier in COE. After this, many posts are vacant.

Coe Head VVS Laxman also wants to leave his post

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman is currently the head of the Center of Excellence, whose tenure is going to end in the last this year. According to media reports, his tenure is less likely to expand because Laxman does not want to extend his tenure, he wants to leave his post. There is a possibility that the BCCI asks him to remain in his post till 2027 World Cup.

The BCCI has advertised for 3 main posts on Thursday. It has been told that for batting and bowling coach, the candidate is mandatory to be a former first class or international cricketer. They should also have a coaching certificate of Level 2 or 3 of BCCI.

The candidate of the batting coach should have at least 5 years of experience at the state or elite youth level. The same experience has been sought for the bowling coach. You can apply for the post of Sports Medicine Head received in sports science or related subject. They should also have at least five years of experience. August 20 is the last date to send the application.

Jasprit bumrah in england: The fifth and last Test match of Tendulkar-Anderson series between India and England will be played at Kennington Oval Stadium in London from 31 July. Even before the start of this series, India had clearly stated that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will play only three Tests against England. At the same time, Bumrah has bowled in the first, third and fourth Tests, which has completed three Tests, but the big thing is that Bumrah is also fit to play the fifth Test.

Jasprit Bumrah will play the fifth Test?

The Indian team’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak held a press conference before the fifth Test and gave updates about Bumrah. When Sitanshu Kotak was asked about playing in Bumrah’s fifth Test, the batting coach replied that Bumrah is currently fit at this time according to his workload. In the last Test match too, Bumrah bowled in only one innings, so he can discuss the head coach, physio and captain Bumrah.

VIDEO | India’s Batting Coach Sitanshu Kotak Did Not Rule Out Jasprit Bumrah’s Participation in the Series-Deciding Fifth Test Against England. Kotak said, “He (jasprit bumrah) is fit as per his work. We will have a discussion and then decide.”

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– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) July 29, 2025

Bumrah gets rest in Manchester Test

A total of three innings were played in the Manchester Test. India had scored 358 runs while batting first, in response to which England scored 669 runs in the first innings. After this, Team India continued to bat in the second innings and the fifth day also ended. India got this match drawn. England did not get the second innings, due to which Jaspreet Bumrah got complete comfort after England’s first innings.

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