The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has thanked assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip after their tenures with the Indian men’s team came to an end, acknowledging the key role both played in the team’s recent journey. In a post on X, the board praised the duo for their commitment and hard work behind the scenes, while wishing them success in the next phase of their careers. “Thank you, Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate and Fielding Coach T Dilip, for your invaluable contributions to #TeamIndia. Your dedication, professionalism and tireless efforts behind the scenes have played a big role in the team’s journey and success. Wishing you both every success in the next chapter of your careers,” BCCI wrote. Dilip’s second spell with the national side concluded after his one-year contract expired. He had initially served as India’s men’s fielding coach from 2021 until the end of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy before returning for the 2025 Test tour of England. However, he was not retained beyond the completion of his latest deal. Ten Doeschate also departed from the Indian set-up following the white-ball tour of England in July. The former Netherlands captain has since taken over as Kolkata Knight Riders’ Head of Cricket Strategy. The 46-year-old joined India’s coaching staff when Gautam Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid as head coach after India’s victorious 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. During his time with the national team, ten Doeschate was part of the coaching group that guided India to the 2025 Asia Cup title and the successful defence of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup crown. India’s Test fortunes, however, were mixed during the same period. The side lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia and also endured home series defeats against New Zealand (0-3) and South Africa (0-2). Dilip, meanwhile, oversaw a marked improvement in India’s fielding standards during his tenure. One of his most popular initiatives was the ‘Best Fielder of the Match’ medal presentation, introduced during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. The dressing-room tradition became a fan favourite, with players including KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma among the recipients of the award.
