By tnsh20@gmail.com 
Tanush Kotian, a talented cricketer from Mumbai who can both good in batting and bowling, is going to join the Indian cricket team. He’s being chosen to take the place of Ravichandran Ashwin, a very famous and successful Indian cricketer who recently decided to stop playing for the national cricket team.
Tanush Kotian is a really good cricketer for Mumbai. He’s good at both bowling spin and batting. He’s known for being able to perform well even when the pressure is high. He started playing first-class cricket in 2018 and has played in 33 matches so far. He’s scored 1,525 runs, which is a good number, and his average is 41.21.
He’s also scored two centuries (scores over 100 runs) and 13 half-centuries (scores between 50 and 99 runs). With the ball, he’s taken 101 wickets, which means he’s dismissed 101 batters. His bowling average is 25.70, and he’s taken five wickets in an innings three times.
Tanush Kotian Selected for India
Tanush Kotian’s journey to the Indian cricket team has been amazing. He faced a setback early in his career when he was removed from the Mumbai senior team during his first Ranji Trophy season. But he didn’t give up. He went back to the Under-23 team to improve his skills. He worked very hard and made a strong comeback in 2022, which was a very important moment in his career. He played exceptionally well in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season, taking 29 wickets and scoring 502 runs, which helped Mumbai win the championship
- Bowling Style: Kotian’s bowling style is similar to Ravichandran Ashwin’s. He bowls medium pace (85-90 kph) which creates extra bounce and spin.
- Key Strength: He excels at breaking partnerships between batters.
- Early Development: Kotian honed his skills playing street cricket in Vikhroli, Mumbai.
- Parental Influence: His father, a former semi-professional cricketer and current coach, has played a crucial role in his development.
Vikhroli to Melbourne: Kotian's Journey
- India A Success: Kotian has performed well in India A matches, including the tour of Australia.
- Duleep Trophy and Irani Cup: He showcased his all-round skills in these tournaments, particularly by rescuing Mumbai from difficult situations.
- Temperament and Pressure: Kotian demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure.
- Fresh Energy: Kotian brings a new and energetic approach to the team.
- Reward for Consistency: His selection is a direct result of his consistent performances in domestic cricket.
- Strong Domestic System: Kotian’s selection highlights the strength and effectiveness of India’s domestic cricket system.