Ryan Neil ten Doeschate (born 30 June 1980) is a Dutch cricket coach and former cricketer who currently serves as one of the assistant coaches of the India men's cricket team. Born and raised in South Africa, he represented the Netherlands national cricket team in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, and is the only player to have been named ICC Associate Player of the Year on three occasions.
| Full name | Ryan Neil ten Doeschate |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 1980, South Africa |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Role | All-rounder (right-handed batter) |
| National team | Netherlands |
| Domestic team | Essex County Cricket Club (from 2003) |
| ICC Associate Player of the Year | 2008, 2010, 2011 |
| Final international | 20 October 2021, vs Namibia |
| Current role | Assistant coach, India men's cricket team (since July 2024) |
Ten Doeschate was born and raised in South Africa, but qualified to play for the Netherlands and as a domestic player in English county cricket through his Dutch citizenship. He signed with Essex County Cricket Club for the 2003 English season.
Ten Doeschate first represented the Netherlands at the 2005 ICC Trophy. He went on to feature in several major tournaments for the side, including the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. At the 2011 World Cup, he scored 119 runs against England, becoming the first Dutch batter to record an ODI century against a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
He was named ICC Associate Player of the Year in 2008, 2010 and 2011, the only player to have won the award three times. His final international appearance came in a group-stage match against Namibia on 20 October 2021 at the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Ten Doeschate established himself as a regular for Essex during the 2006 season and was appointed the county's limited-overs captain for the 2014 season. He also played for franchises in Australia's Big Bash League, the Bangladesh Premier League, the Indian Premier League, as well as in New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
In September 2021, he announced that he would retire from professional cricket at the end of that year.
Ten Doeschate is regarded as one of the most accomplished cricketers produced by an Associate nation. His three ICC Associate Player of the Year awards and his century against England at the 2011 World Cup remain landmark achievements for Dutch cricket. Following retirement, his transition into coaching roles with Kent, Kolkata Knight Riders and the India national side has extended his involvement in international and franchise cricket.
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