Ryan ten Doeschate Returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as Head of Cricket Strategy

Former India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has returned to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) setup as the Head of Cricket Strategy, shortly after stepping down from his role with the Indian national team. In his new position, he will oversee player recruitment, squad planning, talent development, and performance analysis across the Knight Riders' global cricket ecosystem. He will also serve as assistant coach for Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20, and Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket (MLC).

Welcoming Ryan back to the franchise, KKR CEO Venky Mysore said the management was delighted to have him return, highlighting his deep understanding of the Knight Riders' philosophy and his extensive experience in international and franchise cricket. Expressing his excitement, Ryan ten Doeschate said rejoining the Knight Riders family was a special opportunity to work closely with the coaching and analytics teams to strengthen scouting and player development systems, while contributing to the franchise's long-term vision.