Kotian finished the Ranji Trophy with a staggering 502 runs at 41.83 and 29 wickets at 16.96, earning the Player of the Year award in a season that saw Mumbai lift the title. The off‑spinner’s all‑round brilliance was the backbone of the Mumbai squad, with 502 runs coming across 12 innings and 29 wickets for just 16.96 runs apiece.
Training under former India left‑arm spinner Sunil Joshi at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and with former India batter Jatin Paranjape at VPCC, Kotian has been refining his angles, speed variations and new‑ball delivery. "I’ve been working on my arm ball and straight ball, and on how to use the new ball on different pitches," he told reporters at Wankhede Stadium. The partnership has sharpened his craft, turning him into a lethal threat in both first‑innings and death overs.
Last season’s Ranji run was marred by an elbow injury that cut his appearances to just three matches, where he took nine wickets at 32.77. Despite the setback, he was called upon for the knockout match against Karnataka, taking two for 77 in 21 overs as Mumbai collapsed to 325. Kotian shrugged off the criticism, saying the dropped catches were part of the game and that he still bowled "top‑class stuff".
With the Ranji opener against Chandigarh looming, Kotian is focused on proving himself for India selection. "I want to show my talent in every match, whether it’s India A or the Duleep Trophy," he said. His 2023‑24 performance has already put him on the radar of national selectors, and the new season offers the platform to cement his place in the Indian setup.