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After Fifth Straight Loss In IPL 2024, RCB Coach Andy Flower’s Big “Every Match A Semi-final” Take | Cricket News
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After Fifth Straight Loss In IPL 2024, RCB Coach Andy Flower’s Big “Every Match A Semi-final” Take | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Andy Flower© BCCI/IPLAfter his side's sixth defeat in seven matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower confessed that each of their remaining seven matches will have to be treated like a semifinal. In the latest setback to their playoff aspirations, RCB went down by 25 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.“It is obviously knockout time and every game is like a semifinal for us now. But we will have to think that we will come back stronger,” Flower said on RCB Game Day.RCB conceded the highest-ever IPL total – 287 for three – as the Hyderabad batters went on a merry ride against their directionless bowlers.Flower admitted that it was a tough night for his side.“It was a really tough night in the field, of cou...
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Dinesh Karthik’s Intriguing “Captaincy-Driven Game” Remark Amid RCB’s Rocky Start To IPL 2024 | Cricket News
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Dinesh Karthik’s Intriguing “Captaincy-Driven Game” Remark Amid RCB’s Rocky Start To IPL 2024 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) once again find themselves in similar territory, having accumulated just one win from their first five games of the campaign. As questions arise over the RCB management, captain Faf du Plessis and the players' underperformance. Wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik made an intriguing comment, saying cricket, as a game' remains 'captaincy-driven'. The remark from Karthik came during a chat with RCB Michael Vaughan for a podcast. The primary discussion was around the franchise's head coach Andy Flower and his impact in the team.Karthik suggested that Flower is one of the best he has worked with. But, the veteran cricketer also clarified that the team's current result don't show what Flower has done as cricket remains a captaincy-driven sport, unlike f...
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Post Virat Kohli’s 67-Ball Ton, RCB Coach Breaks Silence On ‘Strike-Rate’ Chatter | Cricket News
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Post Virat Kohli’s 67-Ball Ton, RCB Coach Breaks Silence On ‘Strike-Rate’ Chatter | Cricket News

[ad_1] Notwithstanding Virat Kohli's sparkling form, Royal Challenger Bengaluru batters are struggling for "form and confidence", said head coach Andy Flower following his team's fourth loss in five games this IPL season. Kohli (113) hit a superb hundred at the top but RCB could only manage a below-par 183 for three, a target which was overhauled by Rajasthan Royals, riding on a 58-ball 100 not out from Jos Buttler."We're one from five and that's not a position any side wants to be. Yes, we do have some issues with our batting. We got Virat in superb form but other guys are struggling for form and confidence," Flower said during the post-match press conference on Saturday."We're trying everything we can to make them feel strong and confident. As you've seen in this competition, scores an...
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Virat Kohli’s Dejected Look Can’t Be Missed After RCB’s 2nd Straight Loss – Watch | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli’s Dejected Look Can’t Be Missed After RCB’s 2nd Straight Loss – Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru slumped to their third loss in the ongoing IPL 2024 as they were completely outplayed by Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. Quinton De Kock played a brilliant knock to provide the perfect foundation while Nicholas Pooran ended the LSG innings with a quickfire 40 off 21 balls. In response, RCB never looked in control as a three-wicket haul from young pacer Mayank Yadav ended their hopes of winning the match. In a video posted by RCB on social media, Kohli could be seen looking dejected as head coach Andy Flower delivered a post-match speech to the players in the dressing room."We have exciting opportunities just around the corner in a few days time. The opportunity that I see how can we respond. It was a tough day! Everyone in this room is hurting. But the...
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RCB Coach’s “Yet To Win An IPL” Remark On Decision To Join Franchise | Cricket News
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RCB Coach’s “Yet To Win An IPL” Remark On Decision To Join Franchise | Cricket News

[ad_1] RCB hired Andy Flower as head coach© X (Twitter)Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Andy Flower left the Lucknow Super Giants as he decided to sign up for a new challenge the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the 2024 season. RCB remains one of the four franchises to have never won the IPL, and the prospect of becoming the coach to help the side clinch its first-ever title is quite exciting for Flower. In fact, RCB's trophy-less run is one of the primary reasons behind the former Zimbabwe cricketer's decision to join as the team's coach."I'm really excited about that challenge (of joining a side that is yet to win an IPL title)," Flower said in a chat with Hindustan Times."It is one of the main reasons I wanted to take this job. It gives me a very exciting opportunity to see if w...
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RCB Coach Explains Decision To Sign Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph In IPL 2024 Auction | Cricket News
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RCB Coach Explains Decision To Sign Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph In IPL 2024 Auction | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bangalore were quite busy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction, engaging in intense battles with other franchises for their priority picks. While RCB couldn't land Australia captain Pat Cummins despite bidding over INR 20 crore for the star cricketer, they did manage to land Yash Dayal and Alazarri Joseph. RCB's decision to lodge high bids for both Dayal and Joseph didn't go down well with a section of fans who questioned the team's strategy at the auction.But, having acquired the services of Dayal and Joseph, RCB coach Andy Flower has explained why the franchise was so bullish on the duo during the auction."As far as Yash Dayal is concerned, we saw some of his potential last year, certainly with the new ball for swing and wicket-taking potential. I kn...
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“Can’t Wait To…”: RCB’s Big-Money Signing Has A Special Message For Fans Ahead Of IPL 2024 | Cricket News
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“Can’t Wait To…”: RCB’s Big-Money Signing Has A Special Message For Fans Ahead Of IPL 2024 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australian all-rounder Cameron Green expressed his excitement to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday traded their all-rounder Cameron Green to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 player auction. "Hey RCB fans, it is Cam Green here, I am excited to join Andy Flower (the team's head coach). I can't wait to see you guys at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, cheers," said Green in a video by RCB. Green, who was bought by MI for a whopping Rs 17.5 crore at the auction last December, featured in 16 matches. The Australian had an impressive start to the IPL, scoring 452 runs, hitting an unbeaten century and two half-centuries while also taking six wickets. Trade has been carried...
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LSG’s Tweet On Head Coach Andy Flower Joining RCB Gets Fans Talking | Cricket News
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LSG’s Tweet On Head Coach Andy Flower Joining RCB Gets Fans Talking | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bangalore made a big change in the team management, hiring Andy Flower as the head coach after the former Zimbabwe batter decided to leave fellow Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants. The switch quickly became a talking-point in the cricketing fraternity, with fans contemplating if Flower could be the man to lead RCB to new heights in the IPL. After the Bengaluru side announced Flower's appointment, LSG also took to Twitter and posted a tweet that got the internet buzzing.“We are beyond thrilled to welcome Andy's experience of coaching IPL & T20 teams around the world, and leading his teams to titles at the PSL, ILT20, The Hundred and Abu Dhabi T10 will help in developing a championship-winning mindset and take RCB's #PlayBold philosophy...
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“Disappointed To Be…”: Mike Hesson Reacts As RCB Appoint New Team Management | Cricket News
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“Disappointed To Be…”: Mike Hesson Reacts As RCB Appoint New Team Management | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mike Hesson shared a heartfelt note to the RCB fans after the franchise decided to part ways with him.© InstagramRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday appointed the vastly experienced Andy Flower as their head coach, officially ending the term of Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar. The contracts of both Hesson, director of cricket operations, and Bangar, the head coach, were up for renewal in September but the franchise decided to move on from the duo. Taking to Instagram, Hesson shared a heartfelt note to the RCB fans and thanked the owners for giving him the opportunity.However, Hesson said he was disappointed that couldn't guide the team to the elusive IPL title. He also wished best of luck to the new head coach, Flower."Although we were able to make good progress making 3 pla...
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RCB Announce Appointment Of New Head Coach, Officially End Mike Hesson, Sanjay Bangar’s Term | Cricket News
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RCB Announce Appointment Of New Head Coach, Officially End Mike Hesson, Sanjay Bangar’s Term | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday appointed vastly experienced Andy Flower as their head coach, officially ending the term of Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar. The contracts of both Hesson, director of cricket operations, and Bangar, the head coach, were up for renewal in September but the franchise decided to move on from the duo. Rajesh Menon, vice-president and head of RCB, met Flower in London for discussions before drafting him in.Flower said he was looking forward to take the RCB to newer heights in the IPL 2024."I am really proud to be joining RCB. 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," said Flower, who coached Lucknow Supergiants in the last two seasons...
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