Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has spoken out about India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate’s comments regarding Rohit Sharma and highlighted the importance of recognizing achievements within the team. Tiwary responded after ten Doeschate commented on Rohit’s form after the recent ODI against New Zealand, sparking a debate among fans and former teammates.
Ryan ten Doeschate had previously commented on the conditions during the match, stating that the pitch at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium was not ideal for Rohit’s “touch” style and that he “missed a bit of cricket” in the lead-up to the series. Some saw his remarks as critical of the former Indian captain’s preparation and approach.
Tiwary jumped to Rohit’s defense, saying the India assistant coach should think before he speaks, saying as a player: That Doeschate has not achieved even five percent of what Rohit has achieved in international cricket as a player and captain.
“I would like to say with great respect to Ryan the Doeschate that he was with me for four years in KKR. No doubt he is a very good person but I think the kind of comment he made should think about it. He also played international cricket for Netherlands. If you look at his performance in international cricket I say it with all due respect but no it is not even Roith 5% in career. also as a captain,” Tiwary said PTI.
The situation further escalated when Tiwary addressed the impact of such statements on team morale. Tiwary said such comments are demoralizing for named players.
“He (Rohit) has given so much happiness to the nation by winning the Champions Trophy as well and then when he talks like that when he is in the team, not like he is sitting at home and commenting, he is part of the management and talking about your player like that is demoralizing. I don’t know why he said that. He needs to think about it. I feel Tiwary must not make such comments.”
India will take on New Zealand in Indore on Sunday, January 18.
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January 17, 2026