India, July 17 -- India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak refuted speculation of functioning as a communication bridge between head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting powerhouse Virat Kohli, stating that the two often speak and require no middleman. Following India's four-wicket loss to England in the second ODI, Kotak stated in the post-match press conference that his conversations with Kohli during practice were solely about batting.

Sitanshu Kotak addresses Virat Kohli - Gautam Gambhir rumours

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Asked about spending time with Kohli after the batter's net session and whether he was serving as a link between Gambhir and Kohli, Kotak said, "No, Virat and Gautam have probably talked 10-...