Andy Flower
Speaking about the leadership group within the team, Andy Flower said:
“Having a number of those leaders in the group is going to help Rajat, not just Virat, but some of the international experience that we have in the squad. And Indian players like Jitesh, Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar – I think those type of players will
be a great support to a young and up-and-coming captain.”
Mo Bobat
On the expectations and goals for the season, Mo Bobat said:
“You don’t have to spend too long in Bangalore for someone to remind you that you’ve got a trophy to win. For me, the real aim and the aspiration is to inspire our fans. We’re blessed with incredibly loyal fans and I think our number one task is to inspire
them. How we do that is obviously winning games of cricket, but it’s the way we play and the things that we achieve along the way. Even last season, I’m pretty sure that the way we turned our season around was an inspiration to people.”
On the addition of Dinesh Karthik to the coaching staff, he said:
“In DK’s case, we were really keen to add him the moment that I was aware that he was contemplating retiring. And in fact, even before then, I thought he was somebody that would really add value as a coach.”
Reflecting on how the auction panned out, he noted:
“Nobody gets everything they want at an auction. It’s pretty much impossible. But I think we got predominantly what we wanted in terms of playing personnel. But more importantly, with the actual shape of the team and the vision of that team that Andy and I
spent so much time thinking about and talking about, we pretty much nailed that. And that’s probably been the satisfying thing this season – that you get to see that come to life on the field.”
On the approach and mindset for the new season, Bobat said:
“I think we’re trying to play in a way that’s quite similar to the way we played the second half of last season. We want to be as aggressive as we can with the bat. We want to have a real wicket-taking approach with the ball. We want to be fighters on the field
and play really aggressive cricket. We also want to be the type of team that’s resilient and can deal with pressure and the challenges that we’re faced with.”
Discussing the impact Karthik has made in his new role, he said:
“The main thing that we wanted from DK was – mentor is a word that gets used quite a lot, especially in the IPL. I think he’s doing a really good job of bringing that to life.”
On the coaching atmosphere under Andy Flower, Bobat added:
“I’ve really enjoyed watching Andy head coach slightly differently this year to how he did last year. The team has changed and the captain has changed. Essentially, we share the principle that we would like our players to walk onto the field and make their
own decisions. And to do that, you’ve got to create a decision-rich environment on and off the field. For Andy and I, creating a sort of environment where people feel safe, where they feel backed, where they feel like they’re accountable for their own decisions,
and where they’re able to hopefully showcase their strengths – that’s the key bit.”
Dinesh Karthik
Sharing what it means to be part of RCB, Dinesh Karthik said:
“Being part of RCB is a very special feeling. Purely because of the brand of cricket that we play, but also the fans that we have. And most importantly, it’s a journey that’s been filled with lots of highs and lows. But the trophy hadn’t reached the shores
of Bangalore yet. If I could be part of that journey, why not? That was a big question in my mind. I know how close we were when I played. So here’s another opportunity for me as a coach.”
Speaking about how the squad was assembled, he explained:
“I thought we did beautifully in picking a very balanced squad, knowing what sort of players we want and which player would fit in which role. As we were picking the team, we used to put players in certain roles and see how they fit. We were very sure this
is the kind of batting order we wanted. And in the auction prep as well, we had a few elevens as combinations, and in that, we had certain players, certain names in mind.”
And when asked what makes this team different from previous RCB squads, Karthik pointed out:
“The difference between this current RCB squad and some of the ones that were picked previously are: the amount of experience through the 12 players, the strength and depth in batting, and most importantly, the quality of bowling. All of these three things
were very evident. And many leaders – not just one or two big names – but lots of leaders through the players that we had picked.”
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