Gambhir Wants Ryan Ten Doeschate In Team India's Coaching Staff: Report

Gambhir wants Ryan ten Doeschate in team India's coaching staff: Report (Image Source: IANS)

Kolkata Knight Riders: The newly appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir is reportedly pushing for the inclusion of former Dutch cricketer Ryan ten Doeschate into the team's coaching staff.

Ryan ten Doeschate recently collaborated with Gambhir at the Kolkata Knight Riders, where he contributed as the team's fielding coach during their victorious 2024 campaign.

Beyond his role with KKR, Ten Doeschate holds multiple positions within the franchise's subsidiaries, including in the Caribbean Premier League, Major League Cricket, and ILT20.

According to a report in Cricbuzz, Gambhir, who has requested a free hand in managing the team, wants the 44-year-old Dutch as one of his key associates. However, the final decision rests with the BCCI, which has recently favoured hiring only Indian personnel for coaching roles.

Beyond his role with KKR, Ten Doeschate holds multiple positions within the franchise's subsidiaries, including in the Caribbean Premier League, Major League Cricket, and ILT20.

The ongoing deliberation revolves around the role Ryan ten Doeschate could potentially take up if selected but the BCCI wants to retain T Dilip, a member of Rahul Dravid's existing coaching team, for the position of fielding coach, the report added.