The 34-year-old is expected to lead the Indian side in the Asia Cup T20I tournament next month.
Moreover, Shreyas Iyer, the skipper of PBKS, is said to have played a key role in Kotian’s inclusion, seeing that the duo have played together for Mumbai in domestic circuit.
Rohit Sharma revealed the reason why 26-year-old all-rounder, Tanush Kotian, was called instead of ace spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel.
Mumbai’s spin-bowling all-rounder Tanush Kotian has received a call-up to join India’s squad in the fourth of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
India resorted to Mumbai’s standout domestic performer to bolster squad following Ashwin’s retirement.
Speaking of the Indian youngster, he was reportedly informed about the same while playing for Mumbai in Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Ahmedabad.
For Mumbai, Tanush Kotian registered figures of 5/61 in his spell of 21 overs against Baroda in their Ranji Trophy match.
Tanush Kotian also became the first player in cricket history to score two 50-plus scores while batting at number eight or lower in an Irani Cup match.
RR skipper Sanju Samson confirmed that England opener Jos Buttler and veteran R Ashwin, both will miss the match due to lack of match fitness.
Tanush Kotian replaces Adam Zampa in the IPL 2024 squad of Rajasthan Royals.