RCB Set to Revamp Backroom Staff Ahead of IPL 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is planning a major overhaul of their backroom staff for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. It has been reported that the team has decided to part ways with Director of Cricket Mike Hesson and coach Sanjay Bangar.

Disappointing Performance in IPL 2023

In the previous IPL 2023 season, RCB had a disappointing campaign, finishing in sixth place on the points table with only 7 wins out of 14 matches played.

Search for Fresh Coaches

According to The Indian Express, RCB has released both Hesson and Bangar and is now on the lookout for new coaches. The future of bowling coach Adam Griffith is also uncertain at this point.

Background of Hesson and Bangar

Hesson joined RCB before IPL 2020, while Bangar was brought in as a batting consultant in 2021. Bangar later became RCB’s head coach for the IPL 2022 and 2023 seasons.

Focus on Fresh Ideas

RCB is eager to bring in someone with fresh ideas to lead the team, although it is unclear whether they will hire a foreign coach or an Indian coach.

Previous Playoff Performances

RCB made it to the playoffs in IPL 2020, 2021, and 2022. However, they were eliminated by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2020 and Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021. In 2022, RCB won the eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants but lost to Rajasthan Royals in the second qualifier.

Pursuit of First IPL Title

Despite their consistent playoff appearances, RCB has yet to win the IPL title. They have reached the final three times, with their last appearance in the final taking place in 2016.

(Source: The Indian Express)