The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise has changed its coaching staff for the IPL 2024 season. In a surprising twist, the team has bid farewell to the outgoing coaching duo, Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar, marking a new era for RCB cricket. The official announcement of this strategic move was made via the RCB Twitter account, Andy Flower’s appointment as the head coach of the RCB Men’s team.
Flower’s vast experience gives the RCB setup new energy. Flower is a respected coach and an ICC Hall of Famer. Having coached IPL and T20 teams worldwide, Flower has guided his teams to resounding victories in competitions, including the PSL, ILT20, The Hundred, and Abu Dhabi T10.
We are beyond thrilled to welcome 𝗜𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿 and 𝗧𝟮𝟬 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 winning coach 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 as the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 of RCB Men’s team. 🤩🙌
Andy’s experience of coaching IPL & T20 teams around the world, and leading his teams to titles… pic.twitter.com/WsMYGCkcYT
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 4, 2023
Expressing his pride and excitement, Andy Flower shared his feelings about joining the RCB family. “I am truly honoured to represent a franchise of RCB’s stature, reputation, and standing. The devoted fan following that RCB commands are unparalleled, and I eagerly anticipate immersing myself in the electrifying atmosphere of Chinnaswamy Stadium in the upcoming IPL season.”
Mike Hesson as Head & director of cricket of RCB
IPL 2020 – Qualified for playoffs.
IPL 2021 – Qualified for playoffs.
IPL 2022 – Qualified for playoffs.
IPL 2023 – 6th Position.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Season-Wise IPL Performance
| Year | Season By Season |
| 2008 | 7th |
| 2009 | Runners-up |
| 2010 | 3rd |
| 2011 | Runners-up |
| 2012 | 5th |
| 2013 | 5th |
| 2014 | 7th |
| 2015 | 3rd |
| 2016 | Runners-up |
| 2017 | 8th |
| 2018 | 6th |
| 2019 | 8th |
| 2020 | 4th |
| 2021 | 4th |
| 2022 | 4th |
| 2026 | 6th |
