News for 'RCB Director of Cricket'

SEE: RCB's bowlers in action

SEE: RCB's bowlers in action

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Featuring Dale Steyn, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Is Nehra IPL 2025's Best Coach?

Is Nehra IPL 2025's Best Coach?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

In an era dominated by analytics and rigid strategies, Ashish Nehra blends old-school instinct with modern know-how to stunning effect.
His infectious energy, keen eye for detail, and exceptional man-management have turned the Gujarat Titans into one of the IPL's most consistent and formidable teams.

WPL: Run-out controversy as MI lose to DC

WPL: Run-out controversy as MI lose to DC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Taking a dig at the controversial run-out decisions that played a big role in her team's last-ball, two-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians coach Charlotte Edwards said it was "really hard" to comprehend such calls that affect the eventual outcome of the match.

Maxwell cannot wait to help RCB win IPL

Maxwell cannot wait to help RCB win IPL

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Maxwell was picked up by RCB for Rs 14.25 crore.

How Nehra reignited Siraj's IPL fire!

How Nehra reignited Siraj's IPL fire!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki believes that head coach Ashish Nehra has played a significant role in reviving the confidence of Mohammed Siraj, who was dropped from India's white-ball setup after their T20 World Cup triumph in 2024.

Bobat hints at possible 'changes' ahead of RCB's match against SRH

Bobat hints at possible 'changes' ahead of RCB's match against SRH

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat admitted that some high-profile players in their ranks have failed to deliver and hinted at possible changes in the team in Monday's IPL match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

'Rajasthan need to go back to basics'

'Rajasthan need to go back to basics'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The Rajasthan-based franchise have been sloppy, losing their fourth match on the trot and are at the second spot with eight wins and five losses. They have a total of 16 points.

Kohli to open RCB innings: Hesson

Kohli to open RCB innings: Hesson

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Earlier in the week, ANI had reported that Kohli will be joining the RCB camp on April 1 in Chennai.

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Australia's Luke Williams will take over as the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the second season of the Women's Premier League.

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Sri Lankans Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera were included in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the second leg of the IPL in UAE, starting next month.

RCB appoint Andy Flower as head coach for IPL 2024

RCB appoint Andy Flower as head coach for IPL 2024

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore announced former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower as their head coach for IPL 2024.

AC Milan vs Inter in India?

AC Milan vs Inter in India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Serie A might consider India as a potential host for the Italian Super Cup

Rohit faces DC spin test as MI eye winning ways

Rohit faces DC spin test as MI eye winning ways

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

An out of sorts Rohit Sharma will strive to keep himself relevant going forward in the Indian Premier League when he is challenged by Delhi Capitals' effective troika of spinners in Mumbai Indians' next match in Delhi on Sunday.

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Before the IPL Auction 2025, Rediff.com delves into the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history, exploring their impact on the game and the factors that have made them so valuable.

AB de Villiers is a 'real wicketkeeping option' for RCB this season

AB de Villiers is a 'real wicketkeeping option' for RCB this season

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

For a few matches last year, AB de Villiers donned the wicketkeeping gloves and he is expected to do the same this year

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

How Quickly IPL Teams Spent Money

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

At the start of the auction on Sunday, Punjab Kings had the highest funds at Rs 110.5 crore, which decreased to Rs 10.9 crore before Day 2 on Monday.

Why RCB failed to retain Yuzi Chahal

Why RCB failed to retain Yuzi Chahal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Hesson said Chahal's name came pretty late in the auction and by that time, the franchise had already bought ace Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'Another one of those for me is Ruturaj Gaikwad. He is an all-format player and should have played for India a lot more than he has but the competition is so much that he hasn't played much. '

How Siraj's advice helped RCB debutant Vyshak

How Siraj's advice helped RCB debutant Vyshak

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Vyshak Vijaykumar on Sunday said experienced campaigner Mohammed Siraj's advice helped him control his nerves in one of the most important matches of his career.

Katich, Hesson back Kohli to stay as RCB skipper

Katich, Hesson back Kohli to stay as RCB skipper

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore's head coach Simon Katich and Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson backed Virat Kohli to stay as the captain despite yet another IPL heartbreak and the criticism around it.

IPL 2020: RCB have all bases covered including death bowling

IPL 2020: RCB have all bases covered including death bowling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

RCB, led by their captain Virat Kohli, has always been a team full of stars but has not played to its potential. After reaching the final in 2016, it has had three forgettable seasons.

Starc's IPL bid proves bowlers are cricket's hot property

Starc's IPL bid proves bowlers are cricket's hot property

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

"Bowlers were going to be a hot property," says De Villiers on Starc's historic bid

Sanjay Bangar appointed RCB's head coach

Sanjay Bangar appointed RCB's head coach

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Bangar comes with vast experience having served as the batting coach of the Indian men's senior team for five years from 2014 when Ravi Shastri took over as team director. He continued in the role till the 2019 World Cup before being replaced by Vikram Rathour.

Hesson delighted with Hasaranga's debut season at RCB

Hesson delighted with Hasaranga's debut season at RCB

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The second highest wicket-taker in the current edition of the league, Hasaranga recently took a five-for to lead his team to victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

'No injury concerns...trying to support Maxwell as best as we can'

'No injury concerns...trying to support Maxwell as best as we can'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on Sunday allayed fitness concerns surrounding Glenn Maxwell ahead of their IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

Bangar appointed RCB's batting consultant for IPL-14

Bangar appointed RCB's batting consultant for IPL-14

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Former India batsman Sanjay Bangar was on Wednesday appointed as the batting consultant of Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the upcoming season.

RCB will always need Virat's energy: Du Plessis

RCB will always need Virat's energy: Du Plessis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Faf du Plessis will take the baton from RCB's longest standing captain, Virat Kohli who took charge ahead of IPL 2013.

RCB's Hesson talks about their next captain

RCB's Hesson talks about their next captain

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

'RCB will make decision regarding captaincy after mega auction'

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com9 May 2022

An all-charged up Virat Kohli took the field as the RCB bowlers put up a spirited performance to guide their team to a thumping 67 run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

PIX: RCB players commence nine-day conditioning camp

PIX: RCB players commence nine-day conditioning camp

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

RCB skipper Virat Kohli will join the squad on Thursday.

IPL Auctions: Punjab Kings expected to break the bank for Pant

IPL Auctions: Punjab Kings expected to break the bank for Pant

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

RCB might show interest in KL Rahul.

When Vini and Maxi Married Again...

When Vini and Maxi Married Again...

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore took time out from their IPL 2022 training and playing schedule to celebrate Vini Raman and Glenn Maxwell's wedding with a grand party at the team hotel last week.

RCB coach Hesson on working with stars like Kohli

RCB coach Hesson on working with stars like Kohli

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson believes one certainly cannot teach the likes of Virat Kohli how to bat, and it is just about adding value to what the player already knows.

Who's In, Who's Out? IPL 2025 Retention Drama Unfolds

Who's In, Who's Out? IPL 2025 Retention Drama Unfolds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant released by DC, Heinrich Klaasen pips Virat Kohli in retention price

SEE: Kohli looks sharp in the nets

SEE: Kohli looks sharp in the nets

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

RCB shared glimpses of their training session.

RCB skipper Kohli 'feeling optimistic' ahead of IPL 2021

RCB skipper Kohli 'feeling optimistic' ahead of IPL 2021

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

RCB batsman AB de Villiers can still sense the momentum which his side gained in the 13th edition of the IPL in UAE.

The impact rule is more a substitute rule, Hesson reckons

The impact rule is more a substitute rule, Hesson reckons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Teams can also review wide and no balls in the upcoming IPL, and Hesson said it's a welcome move.

Trainer Basu reunites with Kohli at RCB

Trainer Basu reunites with Kohli at RCB

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Shanker Basu thus made a return to the RCB dugout after his successful stint with the national team ended with India's semi-final exit from this year's ICC ODI World Cup

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.

WPL 2023: 'We will not play same set of overseas players'

WPL 2023: 'We will not play same set of overseas players'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, RCB head coach Ben Sawyer opened up about the team's plans and the squad.