India’s batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, praised Shubman Gill’s performance in the first test. He observed that Gill’s approach was tactical and mature, which helped him to execute plans flawlessly. Kotak also appreciated Rishabh Pant’s aggressive batting style, emphasizing that Pant can also play defensively if needed. Kotak noted that Pant’s decision-making on the crease is based on the situation, making him a smart batsman.
