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IND vs NZ ODI series: Rahul’s versatility, temperament make him invaluable: Kotak

IND vs NZ ODI series: Rahul’s versatility, temperament make him invaluable: Kotak

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In the current ODI series against New Zealand, Virat Kohli has already posted a match‑winning 74 in the first game at Hamilton’s Seddon Park, while Rohit Sharma has not yet made a mark in the series. India lead the three‑match series 2‑0 and are looking to secure victory in the remaining games. The team’s batting order for the first two ODIs placed Axar Patel at number 5 and KL Rahul at number 6, as noted by assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Rahul is a competent Test opener, bats in the middle order in ODIs, and can effectively switch gears in the death overs, said Kotak

    — The Hindu

  • center · 3 outlets

    HAMILTON: Fast bowling troika of Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Arshdeep Singh have been asked by the Indian team management to stay back and help the Test squad prepare for their World Test Championship series against New Zealand starting on November 19, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak said on…

    — DT Next

  • right · 3 outlets

    In the first two ODIs against New Zealand, India went with Axar Patel at No. 5 and KL Rahul at No. 6

    — NDTV

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Rahul is a competent Test opener, bats in the middle order in ODIs, and can effectively switch gears in the death overs, said Kotak

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    IND vs NZ ODI series: Rahul’s versatility, temperament make him invaluable: Kotak

    Rahul is a competent Test opener, bats in the middle order in ODIs, and can effectively switch gears in the death overs, said Kotak

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