India's assistant coach, Ryan Ten Doeschate, faced strong criticism from former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary following his comments regarding captain Rohit Sharma's recent performance. Ten Doeschate had suggested that Rohit Sharma's modest returns in the One-Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand were due to a lack of consistent match practice and challenging pitches. Tiwary, a former India batter, took serious exception to these remarks, deeming them unnecessary and potentially demoralizing for a player of Rohit Sharma's stature. In his critique, Tiwary made a pointed comparison, stating that Ten Doeschate's international career achievements were "not even 5% of what Rohit has achieved in his career, not just as a batter but also as a captain." He emphasized that members of the support staff should be mindful of the impact their words can have on players and the team's dressing-room environment. The initial news headline was found to be sensationalized and misleading, as it incorrectly implied that the 'not even 5%' comment was made by the coach about Rohit Sharma, when it was, in fact, Tiwary's criticism directed at the assistant coach. This event has sparked considerable debate within Indian cricket circles, drawing attention to the sensitive relationship between players, coaches, and public commentary, particularly concerning high-profile athletes like Rohit Sharma. The news was widely reported by credible Indian sports media outlets.