Andy Flower has been appointed head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore changing Sanjay Bangar, with the Indian Premier League facet additionally releasing their director of cricket operations Mike Hesson.
Former Zimbabwe captain Flower has been a sought-after coach who guided England to the T20 World Cup title in 2010 and has additionally tasted success in franchise-based competitions in England, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.
Flower has coached Lucknow Super Giants within the IPL and at Bangalore he’ll reunite with Faf du Plessis, having labored with the South African at St Lucia Kings within the Caribbean Premier League.
“I’m truly honoured to represent a franchise of their size, reputation and standing,” Flower mentioned in an announcement issued by the RCB, who’ve but to win the IPL title regardless of the presence of marquee gamers equivalent to Virat Kohli.
“I’m particularly excited to be reunited with Faf.
“We have labored very effectively collectively previously and I sit up for forging our partnership and relationship into one thing larger and higher.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
