LONDON: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is reportedly set to leave his role, with the third ODI against England expected to be his final assignment.
According to several Indian media reports, Ten Doeschate has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his decision to step down.
The reports add that his decision is based entirely on personal reasons rather than any issues with the role. The former Netherlands all-rounder has three children and, with his wife working, is seeking a coaching position that requires less travel and offers a better work-life balance.
However, his departure will require the approval of head coach Gautam Gambhir.
For those unaware, Ryan ten Doeschate joined India’s coaching staff two years ago on Gambhir’s recommendation. His initial contract with the BCCI is understood to have recently expired, with his tenure believed to have ended between 12 and 14 July.
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Another factor behind his reported decision is the overlap in coaching responsibilities. While ten Doeschate’s primary area of expertise is fielding, India already have T Dilip as their fielding coach, limiting his involvement in that department.
Despite this, Ten Doeschate has enjoyed a strong working relationship with Gambhir, who has frequently praised his contributions and played a key role in bringing him into the national setup after becoming India’s head coach.
Reports suggest Gambhir highly values ten Doeschate’s input across several areas, raising the possibility that he could try to persuade him to remain with the coaching staff, particularly as India continue to search for greater consistency in their performances.
However, unless he has a change of heart, the third ODI against England is expected to mark the end of ten Doeschate’s two-year stint with the Indian team.
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