India, Jan. 14 -- India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Tuesday categorically denied any lack of communication between head coach Gautam Gambhir and senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying the duo regularly share and exchange ideas with the team management. Kotak made the remarks on the eve of the second ODI between India and New Zealand in Rajkot.

Kotak's statement also confirmed that Rohit and Kohli have discussed going to South Africa, which will host the 2027 ODI World Cup.

"They discuss with Gautam about the ODI format, about the matches we have, and about our plans going to South Africa. Most of the time I'm there, and whenever I'm listening, they definitely share their experience. I always see them talking," Kotak stated...