Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Ryan ten Doeschate Joins Knight Riders as Head of Cricket Strategy
Ryan ten Doeschate, a former cricket player and coach, has returned to the Knight Riders Group as the Head of Cricket Strategy.
He will work across four teams: Kolkata Knight Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, and Los Angeles Knight Riders.
His job includes scouting players, planning teams, and analyzing performance.
He previously played for and coached Kolkata Knight Riders and was an assistant coach for the Indian men’s cricket team.
His first big task will be helping Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League, which starts on August 7.
Ryan ten Doeschate appointed as Head of Cricket Strategy for Knight Riders Group.
He will oversee cricket operations across four franchises: Kolkata, Trinbago, Abu Dhabi, and Los Angeles.
ten Doeschate previously played for and coached Kolkata Knight Riders, winning multiple titles.
He served as an assistant coach for the Indian men’s cricket team before joining Knight Riders.
His first assignment will be with Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League starting August 7.
- Who
- Ryan ten Doeschate
- What
- Appointed as Head of Cricket Strategy for Knight Riders Group
- When
- After leaving his position with the Indian men’s cricket team
- Where
- Across all four Knight Riders franchises
- Why
- To oversee cricket operations and build a long-term cricket strategy
Knight Riders Group
Indian Cricket Team
Role and Responsibilities
Knight Riders Group
ten Doeschate will oversee cricket operations across all four Knight Riders franchises, focusing on scouting, player recruitment, squad planning, and performance analysis.
Indian Cricket Team
ten Doeschate previously served as an assistant coach for the Indian men’s cricket team, focusing on supporting the team's performance and strategy.
- Name
- Ryan ten Doeschate
- Age
- 46
- Previous Role
- Assistant Coach, Indian Men's Cricket Team
- New Role
- Head of Cricket Strategy, Knight Riders Group
- Franchises
- Kolkata Knight Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Los Angeles Knight Riders
- First Assignment
- Caribbean Premier League with Trinbago Knight Riders
- Tournament Start Date
- August 7