Ryan ten Doeschate Joins India Coaching Staff to Enhance Spin Batting
Ryan ten Doeschate, the former Netherlands allrounder, has joined the Indian coaching staff as an assistant coach. He will be working alongside Abhishek Nayar under the leadership of head coach Gautam Gambhir. Ten Doeschate’s primary focus will be on improving India’s batting against spin bowling, an area that has been a concern for the team in recent times.
India lost 27 wickets to spin in the recently concluded three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, the most any team has lost to this variety of bowling in a three-match series. Captain Rohit Sharma admitted that this was an area that needed to be addressed.
Ten Doeschate believes that India’s focus on performing well overseas has led to a decline in their ability to play spin, which was once a strength of the team. He aims to help India regain their status as the best players of spin in the world.
The 44-year-old ten Doeschate has been active in the coaching circuit since his retirement in 2021. He has worked with Kent, Kolkata Knight Riders, and LA Knight Riders in Major League Cricket. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Indian team.
Ten Doeschate emphasizes that his focus will be on preparation and mindset rather than technical aspects. He believes that the Indian players have the technical skills but need to improve their situational awareness and mental approach to playing spin.
Ten Doeschate is excited about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Indian team. He is confident that he can make a positive contribution to the team’s success in the upcoming home season and beyond.