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RCB's collective firepower makes them a "complete team", says Bobat

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a spot in the IPL final. Director of cricket Mo Bobat highlighted the team's collective efforts and fearless approach. Skipper Rajat Patidar's exceptional batting performance was crucial. The team displayed a strong all-round bowling effort. Several players consistently stepped up in high-pressure situations, contributing to wins.

The Economic Times

IPL 2026: 'Trying to stay in the hunter mindset,' Mo Bobat on RCB's charge to play-offs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru maintains a "hunter mindset" after their IPL title win. Director of Cricket Mo Bobat emphasizes this approach to avoid complacency. The team is performing strongly in the current IPL season, aiming to finish at the top of the points table.

The Economic Times

London Spirit use huge Hundred windfall to treble spending on off-field talent

London Spirit’s spending on support staff will be be trebled as Hundred franchise dips into the £145m they received for sale of 49% stake last year

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Don't think Virat Kohli necessarily turned down RCB's captaincy: AB de Villiers

NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter AB de Villiers believes that Virat Kohli didn't necessarily step away from the franchise's captaincy reins but rather supported the franchise's long-term call to hand over the leadership to Rajat Patidar.

The Times of India

Rajat Patidar takes over RCB reins

BENGALURU: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), still bereft of silverware, were knocked out in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year — a stirring comeback after a stuttering start in the league stage got them there — the think tank decided on an overhaul.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli doesn't need a captaincy title to lead: Mo Bobat

NEW DELHI: Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday named Rajat Patidar as captain for the 2025 edition starting March 21.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli enters exclusive club in IPL history with RCB retention

Virat Kohli has been retained by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Kohli’s retention was expected, but his price of Rs 21 crore caught attention. This makes him the first Indian player to breach the Rs. 20 crore mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL)…

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IPL 2024: Bobat backs underperforming Maxwell

BENGALURU: Glenn Maxwell has been regularly smashing bowlers at the nets this season, like he has done in the past. However, the RCB batter has failed to replicate that on match days. With three ducks, and 32 runs in six matches, it has been a poor season for Australian, who…

The Times of India

Some of our high-profile players haven't performed: RCB Director Mo Bobat

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, conceded that certain high-profile players within their ranks have faltered to deliver, suggesting potential alterations to the team for Monday's IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

The Times of India

No injury concerns to Glenn Maxwell at the minute: RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat

NEW DELHI: Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), provided reassurance regarding Glenn Maxwell's fitness ahead of their IPL 2024 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Bengaluru.

The Times of India

Royal Challengers Bangalore commence IPL preparations; Virat Kohli expected to join soon

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have initiated their pre-tournament camp for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with domestic players hitting the training ground under the watchful eyes of new head coach Andy Flower and Director of Cricket Mo Bobat.

The Times of India

India keeper Dinesh Karthik joins England Lions coaching staff as Graeme Swann and Ian Bell continue roles

The Lions will play three four-day matches alongside England's Test series against India

Evening Standard

'We have got a strong core...': RCB reveal their strategy ahead of IPL auction

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are set to focus on acquiring additional bowling options to support pace spearhead Mohammad Siraj during the upcoming IPL auctions, revealed Mo Bobat, the team's Director of Cricket.

The Times of India

Andrew Flintoff joins Lions coaching staff for UAE training camp

'Freddie' was recently injured in a crash while filming Top Gear and has spent time during his rehabilitation with the England cricket setup

Evening Standard

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Ben Foakes to join Lions camp in latest indication of England plans

Surrey wicketkeeper faces battle with Jonny Bairstow for the gloves

The Guardian - UK

England’s search for a spinner takes youngsters to UAE camp

England’s latest attempt at solving a never-ending problem – finding a world-beating slow bowler – moves to this month’s Lions camp

Evening Standard

Kane Williamson: New Zealand captain to miss Cricket World Cup opener against England

England are also saying goodbye to Mo Bobat, with their men’s performance director heading for the IPL next year

The Guardian - UK

Alex Lees: ‘The days of scoring 100 at a 40 strike rate in Tests are gone’

Durham batter tells Simon Burnton on his ‘bittersweet’ 2022 that ended with him dropped by England and needing to find a way to fit back in

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The Guardian - UK

ECB’s Mo Bobat happy for Steve Smith to gear up for Ashes in county cricket

Mo Bobat of the ECB said he has no problem with Australia’s Steve Smith playing in the County Championship before this summer’s Ashes

The Independent UK

Haseeb Hameed to captain England Lions on Sri Lanka tour

Hameed will be looking to reignite his Test career

Evening Standard

Graeme Swann and Ian Bell to join England Lions coaching staff for UAE camp

England greats Ian Bell and Graeme Swann will be part of the coaching staff for the Lions’ training camp in the United Arab Emirates this month.

The Independent UK

England handed boost with Jofra Archer nearing injury return

Archer has not played international cricket for more than 18 months

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