SportsPhoto: Deccan HeraldKotak Calls Challenging ODI Pitches a Blessing for Test Batters
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak described the tough pitch conditions in the first two ODIs against New Zealand as beneficial preparation for the upcoming two-Test series starting November 19. The pitches offered pace, bounce, swing, seam movement, and awkward bounce, compounded by rain, wind, and chill. Kotak said these conditions mirror Test match challenges, helping batters adjust their mindset and technique.
Deccan Herald··Wellington



