‘Can’t Wait to Get Started’ – Andy Flower Opens Up on Taking Over the Head Coach Role for RCB
Flower was the head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants since their inception in the 2021.
Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Flower is set to replace Mike Hesson as the Director of Cricket Operations and take over from Sanjay Bangar as head coach, both of whom concluded their tenure with the franchise last month.
The 55-year-old expressed his excitement at linking up with RCB, stating:
“I am really proud to be joining RCB. I’m truly honoured to represent a franchise of their size, reputation and standing. RCB have an unrivalled fan following and I can’t wait to fully experience the atmosphere in the Chinnaswamy next season.”
The main responsibility of the World Cup-winning coach is to steer RCB to their maiden IPL title. Notably, RCB and Punjab Kings remain the only two sides without an IPL championship to their names despite playing all seasons.
“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.”
On taking over the charges from Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar, Andy Flower said:
“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 particularly excited to be reunited with Faf. We have worked very well together in the past and I look forward to forging our partnership and relationship into something bigger and better.”
