Sitanshu Kotak

Saurashtra's alchemy of near misses in Ranji Trophy finals, and a promise to cut the Gordian knot

Saurashtra captain Jaydev Unadkat, coach Sitanshu Kotak and leading run-scorer Sheldon Jackson weigh in on team's three Ranji Trophy final appearances, rise in recent years and exciting future.

Ranji Trophy 2018-19: Calmed by Cheteshwar Pujara and backed by exciting talent, Saurashtra are a step away from maiden title glory

Saurashtra have recognised the fine line that separates desperation from eagerness, and that has put them just a step away from fulfilling the dream of winning their maiden Ranji Trophy.

IPL 2017: Gujarat Lions a more balanced side this year, says assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak

Gujarat Lions assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak on Friday said the present team is much more balanced as compared to the last year's squad.

India vs Australia: How Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja's resurgence owes a lot to domestic circuit

Struggling for form around two years ago, Ravindra Jadeja and Cheteshwar Pujara used the domestic circuit to get back to where they belong but as much improved cricketers.

IPL 2016: Kohli-De Villiers mauling was a lesson in T20 batting for Gujarat Lions, says Dinesh Karthik

Gujarat Lions wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik on Saturday said the team will need to forget the mauling it received from AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli, in their Indian Premier League match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru on Saturday, at the earliest.

IPL 2016: Gujarat Lions' middle-order could have played better against KXIP, says Sitanshu Kotak

Gujarat Lions assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak feels said the 155-run target set by Kings XI Punjab could have been chased down despite losing their explosive opening duo early.

Mumbai are favourites in Ranji final: Sitanshu Kotak

While conceding his team would miss performing players Cheteshwar Pujara and Ravindra Jadeja, who are part of the India ODI squad taking on England, Kotak said the priority should be the interest of the national team and not Saurashtra.