Kotak says Jaiswal's England‑tour omission is not 'unfair', urges him to 'keep working hard and waiting'

Sitanshu Kotak told Yashasvi Jaiswal to "keep working hard and waiting" and said it was not "unfair" that Jaiswal was omitted from the England tour, remarks reported by the Times of India on 26 September 2026.

Kotak highlighted the need for hard work given the limited scope of ODI matches available to Jaiswal. He also praised the support provided by seasoned players in nurturing young talents like Jaiswal.