3 former players who can replace Ryan ten Doeschate as India's assistant coach
With ten Doeschate now taking over as Head of Cricket Strategy at KKR, the Indian men's team could look at experienced Indian cricketers to fill the vacant position.
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1. Zaheer Khan
Legendary Indian pacer Zaheer Khan is another experienced name who could be considered for the assistant coach's role.
Zaheer has gained valuable coaching and management experience in the IPL over the last few years. He worked with the Mumbai Indians as Director of Cricket between 2018 and 2021 before becoming the franchise's Global Head of Cricket Development in 2022. Later, he joined the Lucknow Super Giants as a team mentor, where he played an important role in scouting players, planning strategies, and guiding the bowling unit.
Earlier this year, Zaheer also conducted a specialised red-ball training camp for emerging fast bowlers at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, focusing on bowling action, control, and variations.
With India preparing for several major ICC tournaments over the next few years, Zaheer's knowledge of fast bowling could prove invaluable. His appointment as assistant coach would not only strengthen India's pace attack but could also serve as a stepping stone towards a future role as the national team's head coach.
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