
India to Split Coaching Staff After 3rd ODI Against New Zealand
What Happened?
India will split its coaching staff after the third ODI against New Zealand, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and bowling coach Morne Morkel moving to the Test camp. Gautam Gambhir will remain with the ODI squad for the final two matches.
Key points
- Sitanshu Kotak and Morne Morkel will leave the ODI camp for the Test series starting November 19.
- The ODI series ends on November 15, leaving little time before the Test matches.
- Gautam Gambhir and spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule will stay with the ODI squad.
- Three fast bowlers, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, and Arshdeep Singh, will remain in New Zealand to assist the Test team.
- Several Test squad members are not participating in the final two ODIs and will join the pre-series camp.
Key insights
- The split in coaching staff may impact the team's performance in both formats.
- Gautam Gambhir's leadership will be critical as the team transitions between formats.
- The decision to keep some bowlers in New Zealand indicates a strategic approach to preparation.
Why it matters
This coaching staff split is crucial as it prepares India for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
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Source
India Today
