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‘RCB needed fire, but they got flower’ – Fans react to Andy Flower’s appointment as new head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore
Former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower is all set to take on the head coach’s role for Royal Challengers Bangalore men’s IPL team in the next edition. Notably, former India cricketer and head coach Sanjay Bangar and director of cricket operations Mike Hesson have parted ways with the franchise.
The former wicketkeeper batter was Lucknow Super Giants’ head coach in IPL 2022 and 2023. After a period of two years, LSG refused to extend Flower’s contract. Notably, during both years, LSG finished in fourth place. In addition, RCB defeated LSG in 2022, whereas in 2023, MI knocked them out of the playoff race.
RCB Vice President Rajesh Menon expressed his happiness and called Andy Flower one of the best coaches. He said that Andy’s record of success will lead RCB towards success. “Andy is one of the best coaches in the game today. He has inspired players in leagues across the world. His track record of success is ideal to take RCB forward.”
Check the tweet by RCB’s official account:
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
Speaking of his post, the former left-handed batter affirms that he feels really proud to be a part of RCB. Moreover, the 55-year-old coach went on to say that he cannot wait to take on the franchise next year at their home ground, Chinnaswamy Stadium.
“I am really proud to be joining RCB. I’m truly honored to represent a franchise of their size, reputation and standing. RCB have an unrivalled fan following and I can’t wait to fully experience the atmosphere in the Chinnaswamy next season,” Andy said, being quoted by Hindustan Times.
I’m particularly excited to be reunited with Faf: Andy Flower
Andy further shared that he is particularly excited to reunite with their skipper, Faf du Plessis, with whom the former batter has already worked.
“I’m particularly excited to be reunited with Faf. We have worked very well together in the past and I look forward to forging our partnership and relationship into something bigger and better,” he added further.
Check out how the fans have reacted to this news:
RCB needed fire, but they got flower.
— nobu (@Senaapatii) August 4, 2023
No context pic.twitter.com/gFXI97j7rH
— Shantanu 🏏🎧 (@Shantanu630) August 4, 2023
2024- winner
— Nischitha C S (@Nischitha_18) August 4, 2023
HOPE IS DANGEROUS 😁
— SUPREETH K (@01_supreeth) August 4, 2023
indian fans especially rcb fans addicted to these kind of things..rcb couldn't won trophy under icc wc winning coach Gary Cristian but gt won cup under same coach so expecting miracles under Andy flower based on wt he achieved in outside is joke,chill rcb fans ✌.
— Vamsi (@Kr17Vamsi) August 4, 2023
Until chokli in ipl team RCB Never win ipl cup 🤣
— pspk_ntr_45❣️❣️ (@MuraliGowd15) August 4, 2023
Whomever comes output will be same. Chinnaswamy is biggest problem for rcb in most night games.Lost most matches loses momentum and fear and pressure on outside home matches to win to qualify . I want new stadium for Bengaluru with correct dimension. independent on virat innings.
— Shansun (@Replyontweets16) August 4, 2023
Andy Flower has been appointed the RCB's New Head coach. pic.twitter.com/4EFWcrJFF6
— Anirudh (@Engineer12467) August 4, 2023
We all know rcb will end inform players career and good coach’s career too.
— User45 (@140off113) August 4, 2023
1.RCB has change it's coach.
2. RCB has change whole team every year except Virat Kohli
3. RCB has change Jersey color, Pattern.
4. RCB has change it's Bowling & Batting Coach.
but one thing is parmanent Choking every year in IPL
— RK (@MahiGOAT07) August 4, 2023
RCB jinxing power can destroy Andy Flower head coach career ☠️
— Shrey (@Shrey__123) August 4, 2023