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With the excitement building around the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, not only are players in transit, but the coaching staff is also undergoing strategic changes. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a significant decision, diverting coaching responsibilities for the ODI series to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) staff.
New Coaching Lineup
VVS Laxman, who recently stepped in, won’t be at the helm this time. The coaching reins for the ODI squad, led by KL Rahul, have been handed over to Sitanshu Kotak, who will be supported by Ajay Ratra as the fielding coach and Rajib Dutta as the bowling coach.
Dravid’s Test Focus
The exclusion of Rahul Dravid and his coaching team from the ODIs indicates a strategic shift towards prioritizing the longer format. With two Tests on the horizon – one at Centurion starting December 26 and the other at Newlands in Cape Town from January 3 – Dravid is aligning coaching strategies to contribute to the World Test Championship table.
Quest for Historic Victory
Led by Rohit Sharma and Dravid, team India is on a mission to secure a historic series victory in South Africa, a feat yet to be achieved. Despite coming close in the 2021-22 series, India faced a setback, losing the last two tests after a convincing win in the first.
Dravid’s Key Responsibilities
Dravid will play a crucial role in overseeing the three-day game and practice sessions leading up to the warm-up match and the Test series. His focused involvement reflects a meticulous approach to preparing the team for the challenges ahead.
Rohit Sharma’s Late Departure
While the bulk of the team, including Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Navdeep Saini, and Harshit Rana, has already landed in South Africa, Rohit Sharma is expected to arrive a bit later. Spotted at an event in Mumbai, he left early to catch a flight, aiming to reach Johannesburg on Saturday. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami’s absence raises questions about his participation in the Test series.
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