India coach gives blunt 'no bridge needed' response on Kohli-Gambhir rift
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has dismissed rumors of a rift between Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir, stating their working relationship is normal. The speculation arose from observations during training sessions, which the coaching staff has explicitly denied.
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Public interest in the internal dynamics of the Indian national cricket team is high, and such reports address fan concerns regarding team cohesion.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has dismissed speculation of a rift between Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying the two are in regular communication and that there is no issue in their working relationship.Rumours about Kohli and Gambhir's equation gained momentum on social media after visuals from India's training sessions during the ODI series against England showed the two not interacting. The speculation has continued ever since Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket last year.Ahead of the first ODI at Edgbaston, Kohli was seen batting in the nets while Gambhir watched from close range without speaking to him.
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