Ryan ten Doeschate aims to improve India's performance against spin
Ryan ten Doeschate, the assistant coach of the Indian cricket team, has expressed concern over the team's recent struggle against spin bowling. He believes that this issue stems from a shift in focus toward excelling at fast bowling, particularly in overseas conditions. This change in strategy has inadvertently weakened India's traditionally strong performance against spinners. The recent ODI series against Sri Lanka highlighted this problem when the Indian team lost 27 wickets to spinners.
Ten Doeschate's plan to restore India's spin prowess
In an interview with TalkSport Cricket, ten Doeschate stated, "The Indian mindset has become so driven to do well overseas that the focus has moved away from what was once their strength-playing spin." He acknowledged that this unexpected challenge had been somewhat overlooked. However, he is determined to help the team regain its reputation as one of the world's best players of spin.
New coaching approach focuses on mindset, not technique
Ten Doeschate, who is part of the new coaching staff led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, clarified that their approach would not be overly technical. He emphasized the importance of mindset and situational awareness in improving performance. "It's more about mindsets, situational awareness, how we think they can control certain phases of the game," he said. This statement indicates a shift from traditional coaching methods toward a more psychological approach to performance enhancement.
Ten Doeschate excited about upcoming challenges
The new coaching staff takes over at a time when India has just won the ICC T20 World Cup and is preparing for the ICC World Test Championship and Champions Trophy. Ten Doeschate described this period as both exciting and daunting. He also highlighted the team's eagerness to win these upcoming tournaments, indicating a high level of motivation within the squad.
