Sitanshu Kotak
Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach for the Indian cricket team, known for his strategic insights and support in developing batting techniques. Having played domestic cricket for a long time, Kotak transitioned into coaching and has been instrumental in nurturing young talent and providing guidance to established players, especially in high-pressure situations.
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Sitanshu Kotak, the batting coach, worked on ensuring a stable hitting base for Sanju Samson.
How Sanju Samson unlocked his true potential: Stable base, reminders of class and a chase in zen mode: | Cricket News
India· 2026-03-02
Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that discussions have revolved around the right-hander.
India Playing XI puzzle vs Zimbabwe: Sanju Samson a strong contender, Axar Patel likely to return | Cricket NewsIndia· 2026-02-25
Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed ahead of India’s must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai.
Evening news wrap: PM Modi arrives in Israel for 2-day visit; 200+ IndiGo flyers stranded for 5 hours on flight & more | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-25
Sitanshu Kotak was upfront about the challenges posed by the revised playing conditions.
One-ball endgame: Why teams are rethinking death-overs batting after ICC ball tweak | Cricket NewsIndia· 2026-01-14
Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach who reveals the plans for India's ODI team.
'Playing only one format': Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma discuss 2027 World Cup plans with Gautam Gambhir? Batting coach reveals | Cricket NewsIndia· 2026-01-14
Sitanshu Kotak issued a firm rebuttal to speculation about Virat Kohli’s long-term ODI future.
'Why talk about Virat Kohli's future?': Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak shuts down noise, hints at India's 2027 ODI World Cup plans | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-12-01
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak shares key update on Shubman Gill's fitness.
Shubman Gill released from squad; Rishabh Pant to lead India in Guwahati Test | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-11-21
Sitanshu Kotak replaced Abhishek Nayar after he was sacked from the national team.
IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara to Ricky Ponting - Full list of coaches for all 10 teams | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-11-17
Before batting, head coach Gautam Gambhir and assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak spoke with him.
IND vs SA: From Shubman Gill to Jasprit Bumrah - who did what during first Kolkata practice session? | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-11-11
Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach who offered inputs to Shubman Gill during practice.
Ahead of India vs Pakistan clash, Abhishek Sharma turns mentor for friend Shubman Gill | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-09-21
Sitanshu Kotak insisted that flexibility would be the key to India’s middle order.
Key takeaways from IND vs OMA: Sanju Samson hits fifty, Suryakumar Yadav’s bizarre decision, Oman’s stomach for fight | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-09-19
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak told reporters on Friday.
Emotions run high as Pakistan and India face off in Asia Cup after May military conflict - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-09-13
India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak told reporters on Friday that players are focused on playing cricket.
Not just focusing on Pakistan-India match, but winning Asia Cup: Saim Ayub - SportPakistan· 2025-09-13
Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that the players are focused on cricket and aren’t thinking about anything else.
Pakistan match to be boycotted? Widow of Pahalgam terror attack victim blasts Indian cricket | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-09-13
Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach for the Indian cricket team.
Emotions run high as India and Pakistan face off in Asia Cup after May military conflict - SportPakistan· 2025-09-13
Sitanshu Kotak, the batting coach of the Indian cricket team, stated that despite political turmoil regarding the match against Pakistan, the team's focus remains solely on cricket.
پاکستان کیخلاف بائیکاٹ کے مطالبات پر بھارتی ٹیم نے خاموشی توڑ دیPakistan· 2025-09-13Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach for India who commented on Arshdeep's omission from the playing XI.
The loneliness of being Arshdeep Singh: Why Team India’s ‘chill guy’ is fighting a gruesome battle | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-09-13
Sitanshu Kotak had to intervene to de-escalate the confrontation between Gambhir and Fortis.
IND vs ENG: 'It is entitled behaviour of the English' - Former India wicket-keeper on Gautam Gambhir vs pitch curator controversy | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-30
Sitanshu Kotak intervened to calm tensions between Gambhir and Fortis.
IND vs ENG: 'Are we still stuck in the colonial era?' - Irfan Pathan gives massive verdict on Gautam Gambhir vs The Oval pitch curator saga | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-30
Sitanshu Kotak indicated that pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah could potentially play in the decisive fifth Test against England.
IND vs ENG 5th Test: Team India batting coach breaks silence on Jasprit Bumrah's availability - 'According to his load...' | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-29
Sitanshu Kotak revealed the reason behind the heated argument between Gambhir and the curator.
Gautam Gambhir vs the Oval curator fracas: A complete timeline of the heated argument | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-29India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant will bat if required despite his broken foot.
England v India: Ben Stokes' fitness uncertain going into final day in Manchester
United Kingdom· 2025-07-26
Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach who was in conversation with Sai Sudharsan.
India’s playing XI for Manchester Test: Stick to specialists or play it safe – the dilemma returns! | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-21
Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach who accompanied Rishabh Pant to the nets.
IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant battles injury pain, shows grit with the bat in nets at Lord's | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-11
Sitanshu Kotak rose from his seat to check on Rishabh Pant after his injury.
IND vs ENG: Gautam Gambhir leaves Lord's balcony to attend injured Rishabh Pant - complete episode | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-10
Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach for India and commented on the challenges of the upcoming Test at Lord's.
Buoyant India unperturbed by prospect of spicy Lord’s pitch - SportPakistan· 2025-07-09
Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach who discussed the challenges of batting at Lord's.
Green tinge, slope and the Lord's: India batters set for their 'first' England challenge; third IND vs ENG Test from July 10 | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-08Sitanshu Kotak, India's batting coach, credited Shubman Gill for finding his own way during the break.
IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Tight technique, steady head, and the joy of batting - How Shubman Gill turned a corner in England | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-05
Sitanshu Kotak is the batting coach overseeing the players' practice sessions.
Cues from Birmingham nets: Jasprit Bumrah keeps everyone guessing, Kuldeep Yadav gives it a rip! | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-28Sitanshu Kotak expressed disappointment over India's batting collapse.
Pope ton continues England revival after India collapse
Guyana· 2025-06-22
