Team India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has resigned from his post. According to reports, he may now join the coaching staff of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.
Ryan ten Doeschate resigned: India’s tour of Zimbabwe has concluded, and Team India will now depart for Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series in August. The BCCI has announced the squad for this tour. However, before the start of the series, a major news related to the Indian team has emerged that has surprised fans.
Team India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has decided to resign from his post. According to reports, he has left the Indian team after the Zimbabwe tour and may now take on new responsibilities on the coaching staff of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming IPL season.
He informed the BCCI during the England tour.
According to reports, Ryan Ten Doeschate informed the BCCI of his decision during the England tour. He had made it clear that he would step down as Team India’s assistant coach after the Zimbabwe tour. Now, a Cricinfo report claims that he may join the Kolkata Knight Riders’ coaching staff before the next IPL season.
Became Team India’s assistant coach in 2024
Ryan Ten Doeschate became part of the Indian team’s new coaching setup after Rahul Dravid’s tenure ended in 2024. A former captain of the Netherlands cricket team, Doeschate played a key role in Team India’s batting and fielding departments and contributed to improving the team’s performance in limited-overs cricket.
Long-standing association with KKR
Ryan Ten Doeschate has a long-standing relationship with the Kolkata Knight Riders. He was part of the KKR team that won the IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 and later served as the franchise’s fielding coach from 2022 to 2024. Now, there is a possibility of his return to the KKR coaching staff.
India won major titles during Ryan Ten Doeschate’s tenure
During Ryan Ten Doeschate’s tenure, Team India won the 2025 Asia Cup and the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. However, the team’s performance in Test cricket was not as expected, and India suffered defeats in Test series against Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Following his resignation, the BCCI will now face the challenge of appointing a new assistant coach.