Indian players celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Tom Latham.
Defending a modest target of 135 in a contest reduced to 47 overs per side, New Zealand had India in trouble at 113/7 after 26 overs when rain forced the players off the field. India were four runs ahead of the DLS par score, handing them victory.
‘KL Rahul has played unbelievable innings’
Kotak also spoke about KL Rahul’s importance to the Indian batting line-up, praising his adaptability and ability to deliver according to the team’s requirements. He is someone who plays according to the need of the team. Can rotate and can easily hit sixes,” Kotak said. On India’s approach to playing additional all-rounders, the batting coach said team selection was based on players performing their designated roles rather than making compromises to accommodate an extra batter.
“Biggest advantage is he opens in Test cricket. Since I have joined, he has played unbelievable innings. Never looks under pressure and has never let the team down.
India’s Test players are scheduled to begin a preparatory camp on November 11. Because the ball will change, but one-day cricket does give you an idea about the conditions, good preparations for the Test.
It’s been challenging but good for the team and preparations,” Kotak said. That’s the plan for now,” he said. “Both pitches had seam and swing. The thickness of the grass and everything. Kotak expects the sessions to help the squad get ready for the series. “Gurnoor, Arshdeep and Nabi will stay back for Test preparations. Gambhir stays back with the ODI team, me and Morne will go to Wellington.
India pacers Arshdeep Singh , Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi will remain with the team for preparations ahead of the Test series against New Zealand, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed on Saturday.