India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak expressed no concern over captain Rohit Sharma's recent poor form, citing his consistent performance in previous ODIs. Kotak emphasized Rohit's history of scoring and his resilience despite a lean patch. The coach also highlighted Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel's commendable performance in the first ODI against England.
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