Indian men’s cricket team batting coach Sitanshu Kotak revealed they would need a revision of their batting template for ODIs once the T20 World Cup ends in March, keeping in mind the new one-ball rule after the 34th over mark.

As per the change in playing conditions, bowling teams have to pick any one of the two balls to continue bowling from overs 35-50.

“It’s still a huge difference between T20Is and ODIs. More or less every game is going over 300, particularly in India. We see more 300-plus scores and then (at times) you’re chasing as well," Sitanshu Kotak was quoted as saying to the media on the eve of India’s second ODI against New Zealand.

“After the T20 World Cup, I think there’ll definitely be more ODIs. We’ll have to set up one template as to how we play after this new rule of (having) 34 overs only have one ball," he added.
The batting coach also disclosed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are still actively participating in India’s long-term ODI planning, including preparations for next year’s World Cup. Kotak mentioned that the two batting stars, who continue to lead India’s batting strength in the 50-overs format, are fully in sync with the team management, including head coach Gautam Gambhir.

The dynamic between Kohli, Rohit, and the new coaching setup has been a topic of discussion in recent months, particularly after India’s challenges in the Test format and the transition that saw both players move away from red-ball cricket before last year’s tour of England.

Jadeja Future?
Sitanshu Kotak dismissed concerns over Ravindra Jadeja’s form in ODI cricket and his future.
“I don’t think I’m anyone to answer about any player’s future but I’ll still tell you that if you ask about Ravindra, he’s fit (and) he’s performing and for anyone, as long as they are performing and they are enjoying the game, any player would want to play and do well for India and do well for the team," he said.