India Batting Coach Denies Rift Between Gambhir, Kohli, and Sharma; Confirms World Cup Planning

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has refuted rumors of a communication gap between head coach Gautam Gambhir and senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Kotak stated that the experienced duo regularly discusses ODI format strategies and future plans, including preparations for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, with Gambhir. He emphasized their professionalism and continued involvement in team planning, dismissing social media speculation fueled by past interactions and video clips.