T20 World Cup 2026: Kotak keeps it serious vs Netherlands

In the 2026 T20 World Cup, India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak is keeping things serious against the Netherlands. With a Super 8s match against South Africa coming up, he wants to maintain momentum. Ishan Kishan is on fire, while Abhishek Sharma needs a little pick-me-up. No big changes, just some tweaks depending on the pitch!

Quick rundown

1.Kotak swears no experiments, just smart tweaks based on the pitch.

2.Ahmedabad could stage the final if the vibe stays win-friendly.

3.Ishan Kishan is back with fearless, versatile shot-making.

4.Even a dead rubber has playoff-like vibes for the Super 8s vs SA.

5.Abhishek Sharma's form gets a calm, plan-first nod from the coach.

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