India, June 24 -- Five centuries, two of which belonged to Rishabh Pant, and 853 runs across two innings that gave India a realistic chance at getting off to the tour of England with a 1-0 lead in Leeds, and securing a 23-year first at the venue sparked a significant theory from former Indian batter Priyank Panchal. However, he instantly received a reality check from social media users, who showed him the larger picture and told him to show patience.

Kotak was brought on board after India's horrid batting performance at home against New Zealand and a series defeat in Australia last season. The BCCI selectors moved away from Abhishek Nayar, the assistant coach who looked over the batting department, and added the domestic giant, who has m...