Sitanshu Kotak: Leading Indian Team in 3 T20 Match Series Against Ireland
The upcoming cricket series between India and Ireland is generating buzz, with a series of changes in the lineup and coaching staff. Jasprit Bumrah will lead Team India in the 3 T20 matches against Ireland, adding an air of anticipation to the games.
Intriguingly, instead of the anticipated VVS Laxman, Sitanshu Kotak has been chosen as the coach for this Ireland tour. This decision has prompted curiosity among cricket enthusiasts.
The Choice: Sitanshu Kotak Over VVS Laxman
Why did Sitanshu Kotak secure the coaching responsibility for the Ireland tour, sidelining VVS Laxman? The reason lies in VVS Laxman’s involvement in the Emerging Camp at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. This camp is aimed at evaluating the skills of young players. Meanwhile, the India-Ireland series is scheduled to kick off on August 18th.
Remarkably, the regular coaching staff, including Rahul Dravid, will not accompany the team during this tour. This absence is not a cause for concern, as Rahul Dravid will return to coach Team India for the Asia Cup.
Unveiling Sitanshu Kotak
Sitanshu Kotak, the chosen coach for the Ireland tour, commands attention. He holds the position of head coach for India-A team and also serves as the batting coach at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. Adding to the coaching ensemble, Sairaj Bahutule will take on the role of bowling coach for the Indian team during this Ireland tour. The team, guided by captain Jasprit Bumrah, is set to depart for Dublin with Sitanshu Kotak and Sairaj Bahutule on Tuesday.
Team India’s Squad for the Ireland Tour
The formidable Team India lineup for the Ireland tour boasts Jasprit Bumrah as the captain and Rituraj Gaikwad as the vice-captain. The squad includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma as wicketkeepers, along with Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Famous Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, and Avesh Khan.
Get ready to witness exciting cricketing action as Team India, under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah, gears up to take on Ireland in the upcoming T20 series.