The uncertainty around the high-profile T20 World Cup encounter ended on Monday night after Pakistan confirmed it would take the field at the R Premadasa Stadium, bringing weeks of speculation over a possible boycott to a close.
Reflecting on Gill’s struggles, ten Doeschate suggested that the added responsibility of leadership across formats may have influenced his mindset.
Despite speculation over whether Jurel would retain his spot following Pant’s return from a fractured right foot, his consistency with the bat has ensured his place in the side.
Newly-appointed Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday confirmed the layout of his coaching setup which involves Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches while the clear picture of other members will be finalised after the Sri Lanka tour.
It will be a reunion of sorts for the pair of Nair and ten Doeschate with Gambhir after they recently served as his assistant coaches during Kolkata Knight Riders' victorious run to the IPL 2024 title.
Ryan ten Doeschate represented his national side at the international stage in 33 ODIs and 22 T20Is.
