Ryan ten Doeschate named head of cricket strategy for Knight Riders Group
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Ryan ten Doeschate returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as head of cricket strategy, following his departure from the Indian men's cricket team. This role spans KKR and its international franchises, including TKR, ADKR, and LAKR. Ten Doeschate will oversee recruitment strategy, player development, and performance planning. His first assignment is with TKR in the CPL, beginning on August 7. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with coaching and analytics staff across the organizations.
- •Ten Doeschate rejoins the Knight Riders Group after two years with India's coaching staff.
- •His new role includes responsibilities across four franchises in different leagues.
- •He aims to strengthen scouting and player development systems within the organization.
- •Ten Doeschate previously worked with KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar.
- •CPL action begins on August 7, marking his first project in this position.
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan ten Doeschate returns to Knight Riders as Head of Cricket Strategy
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Ryan ten Doeschate returns to KKR! What will be his role as head of cricket strategy in Knight Riders' setup
"Knight Riders Sports has appointed former Netherlands all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate as Head of Cricket Strategy. He will oversee scouting, recruitment, squad planning and player development across the franchise's global teams, while also serving as assistant coach for three overseas Knight Riders sides. Ten Doeschate previously won two IPL titles as a player and another as a coach with Kolkata Knight Riders.
"Ryan ten Doeschate returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as Head of Cricket Strategy. Read about his global responsibilities across KKR, TKR, ADKR, and LAKR.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:41 AMRyan ten Doeschate returns to Knight Riders as Head of Cricket Strategy
Knight Riders Sports has appointed former Netherlands all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate as Head of Cricket Strategy. He will oversee scouting, recruitment, squad planning and player development across the franchise's global teams, while also serving as assistant coach for three overseas Knight Riders sides. Ten Doeschate previously won two IPL titles as a player and another as a coach with Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:06 AMRyan ten Doeschate returns to KKR! What will be his role as head of cricket strategy in Knight Riders' setup
Ryan ten Doeschate returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as Head of Cricket Strategy. Read about his global responsibilities across KKR, TKR, ADKR, and LAKR.
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