Being part of the Indian team as a net bowler gave me confidence: Kotian
Cricketer Tanush Kotian credits his experience as a net bowler for the Indian national team for his recent success in the Duleep Trophy. He emphasizes the technical improvements he gained from working with elite players and coaches to refine his off-spin bowling.
Why it matters
It highlights the importance of mentorship and high-level training environments in the development of professional athletes.
Saransh Jain may have pipped Tanush Kotian to the off-spinner’s slot in the Indian Test team, but the latter, on Sunday, showed why he remains in the selectors’ radar.
His four-wicket haul (four for 72), that helped West Zone dismiss North for 251 on the opening day of the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, showcased an offie’s full repertoire.
The 25-year-old from Mumbai opened the bowling, extracted significant turn, and tricked the North Zone batters by using both the loop and the drift. It was a firm reminder of why he was called up for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in late 2024 after R. Ashwin retired mid-series.
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