IND Vs AUS, Rohit Sharma: Spinner R. immediately after the Gabba Test against Australia. Ashwin retired from international cricket the very next day and returned home. Before the Boxing Day Test, Mumbai spinner and all-rounder Tanush Kotian was included in the Indian team in his place. BCCI’s decision to choose Kotian in place of Akshar Patel surprised everyone. Now before the Boxing Day Test, Indian captain Rohit Sharma has explained the reason behind this. He asked why Kotian was selected instead of Akshar Patel instead of Ashwin.
What did Rohit Sharma say?
In the press conference before the match, captain Rohit Sharma said that Tanush had come here a month ago. I don’t think Kuldeep has a visa. We will really need backup because we need two spinners in Melbourne and Sydney. Kuldeep is not 100 percent fit. A child has been born in another letter’s house. Therefore he cannot travel. Tanush has shown what he is capable of.
Kotian’s cricket career
Now Tanush Kotian will leave for Australia. Kotian is an off-spinner and right-handed batsman. Before his selection in the Indian team, he was playing Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai. Kotian has performed brilliantly in domestic cricket. Even before this, he was a part of the India A team that went on Australia tour. Where India A played two unofficial test matches against Australia A. Whose second match was played in Melbourne. Where Kotian scored 44 runs and took one wicket.
Kotian’s record in first-class cricket
Talking about Kotian’s first-class cricket record, he has played 33 matches so far. During this period he has scored 2523 runs. In which Kotian’s batting average has been 41.21. Apart from this, he also performed brilliantly in bowling and took 101 wickets. His average was 25.70.
