IND vs NZ T20I series: Sitanshu Kotak lauds Samson, Abhishek’s ‘fearless attitude’ and mind-control
Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for their mental control and fearless performance in the T20I series against New Zealand. The team management remains committed to the duo despite public calls to include younger talent.
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This highlights the strategic decision-making process in professional sports management and the pressure exerted by social media on team selection.
IND vs NZ T20I series: Sitanshu Kotak lauds Samson, Abhishek’s ‘fearless attitude’ and mind-control left File photo of India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/joxayj/article71615324.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/NH26IndianCoach05.JPG NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALAM, 26th September 2026. Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak during press conference at Greenfield International Stadium ahead of the first ODI cricket match against West Indies, in Thiruvananthapuram , in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. PHOTO: NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU Kotak said the team management should be appreciated for sticking to Samson and Abhishek despite the social media-fuelled clamour for the inclusion of 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Christchurch India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Friday (October 23, 2026) lavished praise on openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, saying that apart from "power, talent and intent", the two big-hitters also have immense control on their minds.
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