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It's knockout time, every game is like a semi-final for us: Flower

It's knockout time, every game is like a semi-final for us: Flower

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a scintillating display with the bat while chasing a mammoth target in their Indian Premier League contest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and head coach Andy Flower stated that they will take positives out of the match and come back stronger in the upcoming game.

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Why RCB may bench Venkatesh Iyer despite Rs 7 crore deal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Langer appointed as head coach of Lucknow Super Giants; Flower departs

Langer appointed as head coach of Lucknow Super Giants; Flower departs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Flower had joined the Australian camp as consultant ahead of the World Test Championship final against India last month.

Maxwell's 'beautiful' exit meeting with RCB

Maxwell's 'beautiful' exit meeting with RCB

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Maxwell revealed he received a call from RCB's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and head coach Andy Flower, informing him of the decision.

PIX: Siraj's heart-warming moment with Kohli

PIX: Siraj's heart-warming moment with Kohli

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

He also met with skipper Rajat Patidar, pacer Yash Dayal, head coach Andy Flower, and Director of Cricket Mo Bobat.

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The likes of Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green and Rajat Patidar have not been among the runs so far in IPL 2024.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

What Happened to Virat Kohli?

What Happened to Virat Kohli?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Virat Kohli gave Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans a brief scare during their IPL 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday

Flower named Afghanistan team consultant for T20 WC

Flower named Afghanistan team consultant for T20 WC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17.

Sachin, Yuvraj, Kumble mourn lives lost at Chinnaswamy

Sachin, Yuvraj, Kumble mourn lives lost at Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru said they were 'deeply anguished' by the incident and promptly adjusted their programme once they were made aware of the situation.

Rishabh Pant climbs to 7th in ICC Test rankings

Rishabh Pant climbs to 7th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant is only the second wicketkeeper in the history of Test cricket to hit two hundreds in the same match.

Flower should bridge gap with KP: Strauss

Flower should bridge gap with KP: Strauss

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Former England captain Andrew Strauss feels that chief coach Andy Flower "genuinely has to want to bridge the gap" with comeback man Kevin Pietersen or else there will be some challenges for the visitors.

England secure coach Flower's future with new deal

England secure coach Flower's future with new deal

Rediff.com3 May 2011

English cricket officials secured the continuing presence of national coach Andy Flower after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday they had agreed a new contract with the Zimbabwean.

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The appointment of Mo Bobat and Andy Flower and Dinesh Karthik into the coaching staff changed the template, and it reflected in RCB's approach in the auction room in 2024.

Did RCB make a huge mistake letting Siraj go?

Did RCB make a huge mistake letting Siraj go?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Siraj, named Player of the Match, dismantled RCB's top order with a fiery 3/19, leading GT to a dominant 8-wicket victory at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

How RCB's Astute Auction Strategy Reaped Rich Rewards

How RCB's Astute Auction Strategy Reaped Rich Rewards

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

RCB were adamant to get a good bowling attack, it was a huge first step in winning IPL: Andy Flower

We wanted Flower to play on: ZCU chief

We wanted Flower to play on: ZCU chief

Rediff.com1 May 2003

Peter Chingoka denied suggestions that Flower had faced the sack over human rights protests.

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore have appointed England men's Performance Director Mo Bobat as their new director of cricket following the departure of Mike Hesson.

Siraj to lead, Green to power: RCB's plan unveiled

Siraj to lead, Green to power: RCB's plan unveiled

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

RCB head coach Andy Flower pinned his hopes on experienced Mohammed Siraj to lead the side's pace battery in the next IPL.

Banned but not broken! Taylor makes resolute return

Banned but not broken! Taylor makes resolute return

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Veteran Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor on Thursday created history by making a resolute return to international cricket after a hiatus of of three-and-a-half years.

I still owe Andy money: Cook

I still owe Andy money: Cook

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

England opener Alastair Cook believes that coach Andy Flower should take the credit for making him a world class cricketer.

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Pant also matched India's veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane, who was the last vice-captain to smash a century in each innings, doing so against South Africa in New Delhi, in 2015.

Rs 5.75 crore Krunal proves worth for RCB in IPL 2025

Rs 5.75 crore Krunal proves worth for RCB in IPL 2025

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Krunal Pandya has been the nucleus behind RCB's excellent showing in the middle overs throughout the season.

Cricket Buzz: Flower defends Cook captaincy

Cricket Buzz: Flower defends Cook captaincy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Former England coach Andy Flower has launched an impassioned defence of Alastair Cook, describing the under-fire captain as a cricketer who has achieved extraordinary things for his country and still has plenty to offer.

Flower named England team director

Flower named England team director

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Former Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Andy Flower was handed the responsibility of trying to restore England's reputation and regain the Ashes on Wednesday after being named as the new team director. Flower was confirmed as England's head coach at a news conference at a sun-kissed Lord's after impressing the England and Wales Cricket Board hierarchy during a spell as interim coach on the difficult recent West Indies tour.

LSG Players Take Lap Of Honour

LSG Players Take Lap Of Honour

Rediff.com17 May 2023

LSG Skipper Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Nicholas Pooran, Kyle Mayers, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra, Coach Andy Flower, Fielding Coach Jonty Rhodes were spotted thanking their supporters at the ground.

'RCB's seniors backing new skipper Patidar'

'RCB's seniors backing new skipper Patidar'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

RCB head coach Andy Flower expressed his confidence in newly appointed captain Rajat Patidar, highlighting the presence of experienced players like Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as a major advantage for him.

IPL 2025: Meet RCB's new-look opening pair

IPL 2025: Meet RCB's new-look opening pair

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

RCB head coach Andy Flower confirmed England batter Phil Salt will partner Virat Kohli at the top of the order for his side in the next IPL.

'Flower, Strauss key to England success'

'Flower, Strauss key to England success'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

England Cricket Board's Managing Director Hugh Morris believes the team's brilliant performance against world number one India in the ongoing Test series is a result of coach Andy Flower and captain Andrew Strauss' "outstanding leadership".

Foreign IPL players head home

Foreign IPL players head home

Rediff.com10 May 2025

"We're deeply grateful for the swift coordination and support from the BCCI, local authorities, and the police who made this possible," the RCB statement added.

Flower upset by South Africa's arrogance

Flower upset by South Africa's arrogance

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

England cricket team coach Andy Flower has accused South Africa of being too big for their boots.

Flower in running for India coach job?

Flower in running for India coach job?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

England cricket coach Andy Flower is among the few who have been reportedly shortlisted by the BCCI for the India job left vacant by Gary Kirsten, prompting a worried ECB to offer the Zimbabwean a new three-year deal.

Ashes: Strauss, Flower plan secret camp

Ashes: Strauss, Flower plan secret camp

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

England captain Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower will reportedly give a final chance to many youngsters to book an Ashes spot at a secret camp in Europe.

Flower warns players of IPL-related burnout

Flower warns players of IPL-related burnout

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

England coach Andy Flower is not too keen to see his players take part in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, citing that the T20 meet has already added to the busy international schedule of his cricketers.

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen claims Andy Flower was a power-crazy coach, who presided over a regime of bullying and 'had it in for me' throughout his five-year reign in charge of the national side.

Pace trio script RCB's dream run in IPL 2025

Pace trio script RCB's dream run in IPL 2025

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

RCB's pace trio have combined picked up 33 wickets in a total of 90.5 overs bowled so far in IPL 2025.

MCC honours Flower, Olonga

MCC honours Flower, Olonga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

'They sacrificed their international careers... to take a brave and principled stand against an appalling regime,' incoming MCC president Charles Fry said.

Flower talks up rock-solid Strauss

Flower talks up rock-solid Strauss

Rediff.com20 May 2009

England coach Andy Flower was keen to praise his captain Andrew Strauss as thoughts turned to the Ashes series against Australia. Strauss led England to an emphatic series victory over West Indies on Monday, their last Test cricket before the battle with Ricky Ponting's Australians begins in July.

Two Andys improved England results: Prior

Two Andys improved England results: Prior

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

England wicket keeper Matt Prior has said that teams spirit has improved massively since skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower assumed charge.