MUMBAI: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) determined to not proceed with Director of Cricket Mike Hesson and coach Sanjay Bangar.
“All contracts are intact,” Royal Bangalore Challengers head Rajesh Menon advised TOI.
However, a dependable supply mentioned, “The contracts of both Hesson and Bangar have not been renewed. The current contract runs till December 31, but normally, if the coaches are to be retained, their contracts are renewed at this time of the year.”
Bangar has been RCB’s coach for the final three IPL seasons-they reached the playoffs below him in 2021 & 2022, whereas missed out narrowly in IPL-2023.
Both Hesson and Bangar, a former India batting coach, loved an excellent equation with former India and RCB captain Virat Kohli.
The Lucknow Super Giants have appointed former Australia opener and coach Justin Langer as their head coach, changing Andy Flower.
“All contracts are intact,” Royal Bangalore Challengers head Rajesh Menon advised TOI.
However, a dependable supply mentioned, “The contracts of both Hesson and Bangar have not been renewed. The current contract runs till December 31, but normally, if the coaches are to be retained, their contracts are renewed at this time of the year.”
Bangar has been RCB’s coach for the final three IPL seasons-they reached the playoffs below him in 2021 & 2022, whereas missed out narrowly in IPL-2023.
Both Hesson and Bangar, a former India batting coach, loved an excellent equation with former India and RCB captain Virat Kohli.
The Lucknow Super Giants have appointed former Australia opener and coach Justin Langer as their head coach, changing Andy Flower.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com