Ryan ten Doeschate returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as head of cricket strategy
Ryan ten Doeschate has been appointed as the head of cricket strategy for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after concluding his tenure with the Indian national team. He will oversee global scouting, player recruitment, and squad planning across the Knight Riders' various international franchises.
Why it matters
This move reflects the growing trend of professionalized, multi-franchise management in global cricket, where teams seek to build consistent philosophies across different leagues.
Ryan ten Doeschate has been appointed as the head of cricket strategy for Kolkata Knight Riders after his tenure ended with the Indian team as its assistant coach.
Ten Doeschate and fielding coach T. Dilip are no longer associated with the Indian team as support staff members, with the BCCI confirming there will be no further extensions.
The former Netherlands batter will now take up a new role at the KKR franchise, which will oversee cricket strategy, talent acquisition, and development of their teams across the globe. Ten Doeschate will lead the strategic direction for scouting, player recruitment, squad planning, and performance evaluation across KKR franchises.
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