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Coach's Criticism Sparks Indian Cricket Outrage
20 Jan
Summary
- Assistant coach criticized Rohit Sharma and Nitish Reddy's performance.
- Priyank Panchal cited lack of relationship navigation skills in foreign coaches.
- Rohit Sharma recently achieved multiple fifty-plus scores.
Former Indian cricketer Priyank Panchal has voiced strong disapproval of comments made by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate regarding senior player Rohit Sharma and young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. These remarks followed India's defeat in the second ODI against New Zealand.
Ten Doeschate had questioned Rohit Sharma's fluency on a challenging pitch and noted Nitish Kumar Reddy's limited impact despite opportunities. Panchal countered that foreign coaches often struggle in India because they lack the necessary skills to navigate complex team relationships, especially if their own careers lack significant achievements.
The coach's comments quickly drew criticism from fans on social media. They defended Rohit Sharma, who had recently secured several fifty-plus scores, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, a young player in the early stages of his international career. Panchal echoed this sentiment, highlighting a recurring issue with foreign coaching staff in Indian cricket.
