India, Oct. 22 -- India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak rallied behind senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying their immense experience and professionalism mean they don't require constant coaching supervision ahead of major international assignments. Speaking ahead of the second ODI against Australia, Kotak addressed questions about the duo's preparations and recent performance in the first match.

"See, we are very much aware of what preparations they are doing, what their fitness status is," Kotak said. "They also go to the National Cricket Academy. What they are doing there, their videos. obviously, I would have [watched them]. But not always, to be very honest."

Kotak explained that he believes in striking a balance when ...