India Batting Coach Backs Rohit and Kohli to Bounce Back After Flop Show

Ahead of the 2nd ODI between India and Australia in Adelaide, India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has come out in support of veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The duo, who were making their international comeback after the 2025 Champions Trophy, had a forgettable outing in the 1st ODI in Perth, getting dismissed for 8 and 0 respectively.

However, Kotak refused to label Rohit and Kohli as "rusty", instead blaming the weather conditions for their poor performance. He stated that the multiple rain interruptions during the match made it extremely difficult for the batters to get into a rhythm. Kotak claimed that the Australian batters would have also struggled had they batted first in those conditions.

Both Rohit and Kohli have been working hard in the nets to regain their touch. Sharma batted for nearly an hour on Tuesday, while Kohli spent 45 minutes honing his skills. The batting coach expressed confidence in the experienced duo, stating that it was too early to judge them based on one poor outing. He believes Rohit and Kohli will soon be back to their best and lead India's charge in the remainder of the series.