'Hasn't scored in two games': India coach's verdict on Rohit Sharma amid poor form
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has publicly defended Rohit Sharma following his recent poor performance in the ODI series against England. Despite speculation about his future, the team management maintains confidence in the veteran opener's ability to perform in the series decider.
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India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backed Rohit Sharma despite the opener's poor returns in the ongoing ODI series against England, saying there is no pressure on a player of his stature and that he could produce a different innings in the series decider at Lord's.Rohit's struggles were visible in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday, where England won by four wickets to level the three-match series 1-1. The opener never looked settled, scoring just 10 runs off 18 balls by the end of the Powerplay even as India raced to 61/1. He eventually made 26 off 47 balls before being dismissed while attempting a sweep against Will Jacks. Rohit has not enjoyed the best run in ODIs this year. In eight matches, he has managed only one half-century and is averaging 30.12.
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