Ryan ten Doeschate quits as India assistant coach, set for KKR return
- Ryan ten Doeschate resigns as India assistant coach after two-year stint.
- He is expected to return to IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders in a different capacity.
- Fielding coach T. Dilip's contract not being renewed, with Subhadeep Ghosh set to replace him.
Ten Doeschate's tenure ends
Ryan ten Doeschate has stepped down as the assistant coach of the Indian men's cricket team. The 46-year-old Dutchman leaves the role after two years. He is now set to rejoin the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise.
Ten Doeschate had been part of the Indian support staff under head coach Rahul Dravid and later under Gautam Gambhir. His decision to move on was confirmed by multiple sources within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday.
Back to the Knight Riders
Ten Doeschate's next stop is familiar territory. He previously played for KKR in the Indian Premier League and later served as an assistant coach. This time, he is expected to take up a new role with the franchise, though the exact designation has not been disclosed.
The move reunites him with Gambhir, who has strong ties to KKR. The franchise won the IPL title in 2024 under Gambhir's mentorship. Ten Doeschate's experience in T20 leagues around the world adds value to the setup.
More changes in support staff
Ten Doeschate is not the only departure from India's coaching setup. Fielding coach T. Dilip's contract is not being renewed by the BCCI. Dilip had been with the team since 2021 and was widely credited for India's improved fielding standards.
Subhadeep Ghosh, a former Bengal cricketer, is expected to replace Dilip as the new fielding coach. Ghosh has previously worked with the National Cricket Academy and several domestic teams. The BCCI has not made an official announcement yet.
What this means for Team India
The backroom reshuffle comes at a time when the Indian team is preparing for a packed international calendar. Gambhir, who took over as head coach last year, is clearly putting his own stamp on the support staff.
Ten Doeschate's departure leaves a gap in the batting and strategy department. The BCCI is expected to name a replacement in the coming weeks. For now, the focus remains on the upcoming series against Australia.
What to watch next
KKR is likely to formally announce ten Doeschate's return in the next few days. The BCCI, meanwhile, will move quickly to fill the vacant assistant coach position. The new fielding coach appointment is also expected shortly.