Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate says the next month's T20 World Cup is still a "long way" to go and the team's immediate focus on the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, which is tied 1-1 after the visitors won the second match here.

India's assistant coach indicated that Reddy needed to seize his opportunity in the second ODI but managed only 20 runs and went wicketless in his two overs as New Zealand chased down India's 284 to win by seven wickets and level the three-match series.

India's assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate put the bulk of the blame on spinners as the team suffered a defeat against New Zealand in the 2nd ODI.

During the post-match press-conference, Ryan ten Doeschate hailed KL Rahul's ton as "a quality hundred."

Ryan ten Doeschate highlighted signs of improved mentality in Shubman Gill during the Australia tour and expressed confidence in both Gill and Suryakumar Yadav to regain form and deliver for India.

Virat Kohli's stupendous 135 in the first innings against South Africa in Ranchi left the entire Indian team in awe.

Team India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has praised Kuldeep Yadav for picking three wickets on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati on Saturday.

Most of South Africa's batters were dismissed after getting starts. The visitors ended day one on 247 for six after electing to bat.

Armed with a potent spin attack, taking on South Africa seems like competing against a "subcontinent team".

Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant are competing for the wicket-keeper's spot in the Indian playing XI for the first Test against South Africa.