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Ryan ten Doeschate Says Coaches Are Afraid to Criticize Virat Kohli During Australia Struggles

Ryan ten Doeschate Says Coaches Are Afraid to Criticize Virat Kohli During Australia Struggles
World Sports · 20:28:27 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

Former Netherlands all-rounder and current coach Ryan ten Doeschate has said that many coaches are reluctant to publicly criticize India star Virat Kohli, revealing that he himself "called out" the batter during his difficult tour of Australia.

Ten Doeschate, who has worked with various franchise teams, suggested that the stature of Kohli often discourages honest feedback. He did not specify the exact tour or series, but his remarks highlight the challenge coaches face when addressing high-profile players' form slumps.

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