'A lot of coaches are afraid': Ryan ten Doeschate opens up on 'calling out' Virat Kohli during India star's struggles in Australia
Ryan Ten Doeschate called out Virat Kohli once again after he revealed how multiple members of the coaching staff were afraid to point out his flaws during his struggle in Australia.
Former India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has spoken out about his decision to intervene with Virat Kohli during Australia's 2024-25 Test tour. Ten Doeschate revealed that he waited for a rain break to confront Kohli about his struggles on the field. The coach explained that it took him some time to build up the courage to approach Kohli, who had been struggling with driving the ball and making poor decisions in his shots.
Ten Doeschate admitted that coaches like himself are often hesitant to intervene with star players like Kohli due to the potential risks involved. He acknowledged that the shift in power towards players in modern cricket has made coaches less willing to raise uncomfortable topics. Ten Doeschate emphasized the importance of delivering the message in the right way, as it can either help the player or confuse them further.
The confrontation did not alter the outcome of the tour, as Kohli retired from Test cricket shortly after, making 190 runs in nine innings at an average of 23.75.
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