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CONFIRMED! Andy Flower appointed as new RCB head coach ahead of IPL 2024

With the appointment of Flower of head coach, there have been some speculations that the Bangalore-based franchise might bring AB de Villiers to the coaching set-up as well

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Andy Flower's coaching commitment with Lucknow Super Giants ended in 2023 after the end of his two-year tenure. Photo: Sportzpics for IPL
BS Web Team New Delhi
2 min read Last Updated : Aug 04 2023 | 10:39 AM IST
After many speculations, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) confirmed on Friday (August 4) the appointment of former Zimbabwe skipper as franchisee's new head coach ahead of 17th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). With this the Bangalore-based franchise also revealed its decision of not renewing the contract of Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson and Head Coach Sanjay Bangar as part of the internal review that the team has concluded post the end of previous season (IPL 2023)


With the appointment of Flower of head coach, there have been some speculations that the Bangalore-based franchise might bring AB de Villiers to the coaching set-up as well, according to a cricbuzz report. 

Notably, before the start of IPL 2023, de Villers hinted that he might come back to RCB set-up in some capacity in future. 

Andy Flower's coaching record

Flower's coaching commitment with Lucknow Super Giants ended in 2023 after the end of his two-year tenure. 

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In the past, he was also associated with IPL team Punjab Kings. Flower became a renowned coach after his successes with England's cricket team.

He has also worked closely with many T20 franchises around the world. 
 
T20 league Franchise Year
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Lucia Zouks 2020
Pakistan Super League (PSL) Multan Sultans 2021
ILT20 Gulf Giants 2023

In the recently concluded Ashes series 2023, Flower also worked as a consultant with the Australia cricket team.

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Topics :Indian Premier LeagueAB de VilliersRoyal Challengers Bangalorecoaching

First Published: Aug 04 2023 | 9:57 AM IST

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