NEW DELHI: The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced the addition of all-rounder Tanush Kotian to the Indian cricket squad for the fourth and fifth Exams of the continued Border-Gavaskar Trophy in opposition to Australia. The choice comes forward of the Boxing Day Check in Melbourne.
Kotian, an off-spinner from Mumbai, has been rewarded for his spectacular performances in home cricket. In his 33 first-class matches, he has taken 101 wickets at a median of 25.70, together with three five-wicket hauls.
Moreover, he has scored two centuries and 13 half-centuries, showcasing his batting talents.
The 24-year-old was a part of the India A squad and performed within the second first-class recreation in opposition to Australia A on the Melbourne Cricket Floor, offering him with worthwhile expertise on Australian soil.
Kotian’s choice is justified after his excellent all-round efficiency within the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season, the place he performed a pivotal position in Mumbai’s triumph.
He was named the Participant of the Match for his outstanding contributions, scoring 502 runs at a median of 41.83 and taking 29 wickets at a median of 16.96.
Kotian’s inclusion within the Indian squad comes as a substitute for the skilled R Ashwin, who introduced his sudden retirement on the conclusion of the third Check in Brisbane.
This left the group with solely two spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, within the squad.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy collection is presently tied at 1-1 after three Exams, with the essential matches on the Melbourne Cricket Floor (MCG) and the Sydney Cricket Floor (SCG) remaining.
Kotian’s addition offers the Indian group with a further spin-bowling choice and batting depth as they purpose to clinch the collection in opposition to the formidable Australian aspect.
