We are past thrilled to welcome and profitable coach because the of RCB Men’s group.
Andy’s expertise of teaching IPL & T20 groups all over the world, and main his groups to titles… pic.twitter.com/WsMYGCkcYT
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 4, 2023
Andy Flower takes over as head coach at Royal Challengers Bangalore
“RCB have an unrivalled fan following and I can’t wait to fully experience the atmosphere in the Chinnaswamy next season,” Flower mentioned in an announcement. “I recognise the work put in by Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar, who are two coaches I respect, and I look forward to the challenge of taking RCB to new heights.
“I’m significantly excited to be reunited with Faf [du Plessis, the captain]. We have labored very properly collectively up to now and I stay up for forging our partnership and relationship into one thing larger and higher.
“We have an exciting roster of players to work with, and I recognise and will relish both the amazing opportunity with RCB but also the responsibility that comes with the role. It is a great challenge, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Under Hesson, RCB completed fourth within the league in 2020 earlier than shedding the Eliminator to Sunrisers Hyderabad; in 2021, they have been third within the league part and misplaced the Eliminator to Kolkata Knight Riders; and so they have been fourth once more within the IPL 2022 league stage, then they received the Eliminator, however misplaced Qualifier 2 to Rajasthan Royals. The 2023 season was a poor one, the place they completed sixth amongst ten groups.
RCB have reached the IPL last thrice in 16 seasons to date, however are but to win the trophy.
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