India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak emphasized the value of match intensity, claiming the team's warm-up win against Sri Lanka was more beneficial than extended training sessions.
India won the practice match by six wickets (Image source: X/@BCCI)
Aug 10, 2026
12:32 pm
What's the storyIndia's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has said that the team's recent warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI was more beneficial than several extra days of regular training.
The comment comes after India secured a six-wicket victory in their only practice fixture ahead of the two-match Test series.
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