Who is Tanush Kotian? Mumbai all-rounder added to India's BGT squad for remaining Tests

Tanush Kotian from Mumbai is poised to join the Indian team in Australia for the remainder of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, having been included in the squad as a replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin.

Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket after the completion of the third test match of the series held in Brisbane. Although he played in the second test in Adelaide, he was not selected for the first and third tests, where Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja were chosen instead.

Kotian, however, is not expected to be included in India's playing XI for either of the two tests. The lively, green pitch at the MCG necessitates the selection of only one spinner, and Jadeja's half-century in Brisbane has secured his place in the lineup while Sundar is already part of the squad. Nevertheless, the young player will utilize this opportunity to familiarize himself with the Indian Test team and to leave a positive impression on the team management during practice sessions.

Who is Tanush Kotian?

Tanush Kotian, a 26-year-old off-spinning all-rounder hailing from Mumbai, has achieved the remarkable feat of taking over 100 wickets in First-Class (FC) cricket, maintaining an impressive average of 25.70. Additionally, he has demonstrated his batting prowess with an average of 41.

Tanush Kotian first-class stats:

Kotian has played in 33 FC cricket matches throughout his career to date. During these games, he has taken 101 wickets, maintaining an average of 25.7, which includes three instances of five-wicket hauls. With the bat, he has accumulated 1,525 runs at an average of 41, achieving two centuries and 13 half-centuries.

Kotian was named the Player of the Tournament during the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season, which culminated in a victory for Mumbai. Throughout the competition, he achieved a remarkable tally of 29 wickets at an average of 16.96 and accumulated 502 runs with an average of 41.83.

He has played in 20 List-A matches and 33 T20 matches. His debut in the Indian Premier League occurred in 2024, during which he played one match for the Rajasthan Royals.

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