RCB coach Andy Flower: ‘Indian insight, knowledge in coaching staff was important’

Ahmedabad: Much like the team, RCB’s backroom boys also came together as a cohesive unit. Andy Flower and Mo Bobat, the head coach and director of cricket respectively, forged a successful partnership during their stint with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Add to that the astute Dinesh Karthik and the tactical acumen of bowling coach Omkar Salvi, and RCB had a mix of intentional flavour and men who had their ears to the ground in domestic cricket. Also, with the likes of Malolan Rangarajan, the Indianness among the coaching staff is unmistakable.

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Flower, acknowledging the role of the Indian coaches — Karthik in particular — pointed out, “I think having that Indian insight and knowledge in our coaching staff has been really important for this campaign this year. DK particularly, I think, as mentor and batting specialist, he’s been brilliant. I’ve loved working with him.”


Karthik went from one of RCB’s best finishers last year to batting coach and mentor this season. On the former wicketkeeper-batter’s growth, Flower stated, “He’s got great energy. He’s got a smile on his face most of the time. And I think he’s really enjoyed his job this year. It’s quite a transition to make from playing to coaching, and he’s done it amazingly well.”