Coach Ryan ten Doeschate Breaks Silence On 'Desperate' Claims Over Squad Change For New Zealand Tests

22.10.2024 - 17:01 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian cricket team management decided to add all-rounder Washington Sundar into the squad for the remaining two matches following the loss against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru.

It was a sudden decision taken by head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management with many fans and experts wondering if it was done out of 'desperation' after the loss.

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate denied any such reports and said that the decision was taken in order to add a bowling option to the side who can take the ball away from the New Zealand left-handers. “Definitely not.

They (New Zealand) are filled with four left-handers in the XI. We've had Washy around the white-ball squad for a while and we like the way he operates.

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