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India batting coach praises KL Rahul’s versatility ahead of third ODI
India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak praised KL Rahul’s versatility ahead of the third one-day international against New Zealand.
Rahul can open in Test cricket and bat in the middle order in one-day cricket.
He can also change pace in the final overs when the team needs quick runs.
In the second ODI, he made an unbeaten 26 on a difficult surface in Wellington.
Kotak said Rahul usually contributes when given a chance and stays calm under pressure.
His adaptability gives India options in different match situations.
The third ODI is scheduled at Seddon Park, where India can seek a series-clinching win.
India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak praised KL Rahul’s adaptability and consistency ahead of the third ODI against New Zealand.
Rahul can open in Test cricket, bat in the middle order in ODIs and adjust his approach in the closing overs, Kotak said.
Kotak said Rahul has rarely failed to contribute when given an opportunity.
Rahul scored an unbeaten 26 on a difficult Wellington surface in the second ODI.
- Who
- India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak praised KL Rahul.
- What
- Kotak highlighted Rahul’s adaptability, consistency and composure as a batter.
- When
- On the eve of the third ODI. The articles were published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- The third ODI was to be played at Seddon Park. Rahul scored his unbeaten 26 in Wellington.
- Why
- Kotak said Rahul adjusts to the team’s needs and rarely lets the team down.
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Rahul scored an unbeaten 26 on a difficult surface in Wellington.
Kotak praised Rahul’s versatility and consistency ahead of India’s match against New Zealand at Seddon Park.
- Rahul’s second ODI score
- Unbeaten 26
- Second ODI venue
- Wellington
- Third ODI venue
- Seddon Park
- India assistant coach
- Sitanshu Kotak
- Articles published
- November 9, 2026
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What people are saying
KL Rahul’s biggest advantage is that he can open in red-ball cricket and bat in the middle order in white-ball cricket.
Since I have joined, I cannot remember many matches in which he has got an opportunity to bat but has not contributed.
Most of the time, probably all the time, he has never let the team down.