India looks for batting coach to help struggling Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and others, now Kevin Pietersen drops an interesting remark

The Indian cricket team, long regarded as a powerhouse in red-ball cricket, finds itself under the spotlight after a string of dismal batting performances. The recent 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand, followed by a 3-1 defeat in Australia, has raised serious questions about the team’s approach and preparation in Test cricket.

India’s batting frailties were laid bare in the home series against New Zealand. For the first time in Test cricket history, India suffered a 3-0 whitewash on their home turf.

India looks for batting coach to help struggling Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and others, now Kevin Pietersen drops an interesting remark

The collapse in key moments highlighted a lack of application and adaptability from the batting unit, raising concerns about the team’s readiness to counter quality bowling attacks.

While the team managed a victory in the first Test against Australia, the remaining matches exposed their vulnerabilities. India lost the next three Tests, succumbing to a 3-1 series defeat. The batting order consistently faltered under pressure, with senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to anchor innings or deliver impactful performances.

Kevin Pietersen drops an interesting remark

Amidst the mounting criticism, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen stirred conversations on social media by subtly offering his services as India’s batting coach. Responding to a tweet suggesting India might look for a new batting coach, Pietersen simply commented, “Available.”

Pietersen, known for his aggressive and innovative batting, boasts an impressive record. He scored 8,181 runs at an average of 47.29 in 104 Test matches. On the other hand, he scored 4,440 runs at an average of 40.73 in 136 ODI matches and he scored 1,176 runs at an average of 37.94 in 37 matches.

Recently, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar did not mince words when criticizing the support staff, particularly the batting and bowling coaches. Gavaskar expressed frustration at the lack of progress, stating,

“What was your coaching staff doing in Australia? Your batting coach, in particular, during the New Zealand series when we were bowled out for 46, and the way we were defeated in the remaining matches. There was no punch in the batting. Questions should be asked—what have you guys done? Why can’t we see any improvement?”