Overview
- The BCCI confirmed on Tuesday that Ryan ten Doeschate's two-year contract and T Dilip's term were not renewed and both have left the India setup.
- Ten Doeschate was announced on July 29 as Head of Cricket Strategy for Knight Riders Sports with responsibilities across KKR and its global franchises.
- Reports say Ten Doeschate cited family reasons and frustration over an unclear specialist fielding role, while the board says the departures followed contract expiry.
- Subhadeep Ghosh has emerged as the frontrunner to replace T Dilip as India’s fielding coach and is expected to join the support staff ahead of the two-Test series starting August 15 in Sri Lanka.
- Ten Doeschate's tenure coincided with major white-ball wins for India but also a difficult Test transition, and the rapid reshuffle raises questions about continuity, travel demands on coaches, and the board's approach to specialist roles.