The second ODI of the ongoing three-match series between India and New Zealand will be played in Rajkot on Wednesday (January 14).

On the eve of the game, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak addressed a press conference, where he dismissed rumours of fraction within the ODI setup.

During the South Africa series last month, some rift within the dressing room in the ODI outfit was reported as ideas between senior players and management clash. In particular, there have been suggestions that star batter Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir do not speak to each other.

However, Kotak categorically denying any lack of communication between Gambhir and veteran batters Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

"They discuss with Gautam about the ODI format, about the matches we have, and about our plans going to South Africa. Most of the time I'm there, and whenever I'm listening, they definitely share their experience. I always see them talking," Kotak told reporters.

"Obviously, on social media, you see a lot of things, which I try to avoid seeing," he added.

The head coach's relationship with Kohli and Rohit has been widely discussed in the media. Both batting stalwarts announced their retirement from Test cricket within a gap of five days last year.

Asked if there is communication with the two from the team management, Kotak replied, "See, both of them are so senior and so experienced. They definitely make plans. They want to practice at all the venues.

"If they feel they need to, they'll go a couple of days in advance. And they practise because they both also been such an outstanding players for India. They know now they're playing one format and I'm sure they are thinking that one format, they want India to win everywhere when they are there and they are performing.

"So planning-wise and all, they are someone who are brilliant. They know what they need to do. They know what their body needs, not only betting, even the fitness, whatever requirements they have.

"They are thorough professionals. So I don't think they need to be told that they need to do this or that. In fact, the amount of experience they have, they can share a lot of ideas with other players and they do discuss," the batting coach further remarked.