The former Indian batter Akash Chopra feels that the Board of the Cricket Council of India should come up with official announcements to avoid leaks and source-based news. Bringing the reference to the news regarding the appointment of Sitangshu Kotak as the batting coach, Chopra felt that BCCI could have made an official announcement. With a formal confirmation, various leaks could have been stopped. Speaking in his own YouTube channel, he said, "The biggest news is that Sitanshu Kotak has become India's batting coach. He has been added to the coaching staff. The BCCI might announce it officially after some time. How does all this news come out? Why doesn't the BCCI announce it themselves? If you start telling proactively, these source-based news might end." Akash Chopra in praise of Sitangshu kotak Even though no official announcements have been made, different reports are suggesting that Kotak will be termed the Indian batting coach. Akash Chopra remembered his days when Sitangshu Kotak played against him and scored a lot of runs. Chopra added, "Sitanshu Kotak has been associated with the coaching setup for a long time. He has played against me as well, and he used to score a lot of runs as well. He used to stop when someone moved close to the sight screen or in the dressing room. He had a unique playing style as well. He was a run-machine. He used to irritate the opposing team a lot with his idiosyncrasie." Read also: IPL Advertising Guide: Costs, Reach, and Targeted Campaigns The Indian dressing room has faced several instances of information leaks in recent months. Various media outlets have cited sources detailing the events that unfolded behind the scenes during India's challenging tour of Australia. Reports suggested that the team was allegedly split into factions, with a senior player positioning himself as the go-to problem solver. This player was rumored to be ready to step in as an interim captain if Rohit Sharma were to be removed from his role. Speaking of Kotak, a respected domestic coach, he has worked with India A and the senior team in Rahul Dravid’s absence. He guided Saurashtra to the 2020 Ranji Trophy and coached Jasprit Bumrah's comeback in 2024. With extensive coaching credentials, Kotak is likely to join before the England series.