India coach addresses Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI future after all-rounder left out of NZ series

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak spoke about Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI future ahead of the second match against New Zealand in Rajkot on January 13. Jadeja has already retired from T20 internationals, and the superstar all-rounder has missed his spot from the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

Sitanshu Kotak on Ravindra Jadeja

Addressing the media on the eve of the game, Kotak said it was not his place to decide or comment on a player’s long-term future. However, he made it clear that Jadeja is fully fit, in good form, and contributing well to the team. Kotak added that as long as a player is performing, staying healthy, and enjoying the game, the desire to keep playing and doing well for India naturally remains.

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“I don’t think I’m anyone to answer about any player’s future but I’ll still tell you that if you ask about Ravindra, he’s fit (and) he’s performing and for anyone, as long as they are performing and they are enjoying the game, any player would want to play and do well for India and do well for the team," Sitanshu Kotak told media.

Sitanshu Kotak on Rohit, Virat's future

Kotak also added that the veteran batting duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue to play an important role in India’s long-term plans for ODI cricket, including the preparations for next year’s World Cup. He further said that the two senior batters, who are still key pillars of India’s 50-over batting lineup, are fully on the same page with the team management and head coach Gautam Gambhir.

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"They definitely make plans. Now that they're playing only one format, they want India to win everywhere when they are there," Kotak told the media on the eve of India’s second ODI against New Zealand.

"With the amount of experience they have, they can share a lot of ideas with other players, and they do discuss. They discuss with Gautam the ODI format, the matches that we have and our plans for South Africa."

"Most of the time I'm there and if I'm listening, they definitely share the experience and I always see them talking. Obviously, on social media, you see a lot of things which I try to avoid seeing. But (from) what I see, there are a lot of positives," Kotak added.

Rohit and Virat's upcoming outing

Rohit and Virat who already retired from Tests and T20Is will now be seen featuring in the second ODI against New Zealand which will take place in Rajkot.