The high-profile Mo Bobat, who was instrumental in England adopting a pioneering approach in white-ball cricket as their Performance Director, on Friday joined Royal Challengers Bangalore as Director of Cricket ahead of the IPL 2024. The highlight of Bobat’s The England men’s team’s tenure was the Three Lions who won the 50-over World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup in 2022. The 40-year-old had joined the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2011 and then gradually rose to the role of Performance Director in 2019.
At RCB, Bobat will step into the shoes of Mike Hesson, whose contract was not renewed by the RCB when he cut ties with the Kiwi in July.
“It is important to recognize the work of both Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar for the stability and consistency they have provided over the years,” Bobat said in a statement released by the RCB.
It will also be a reunion for Bobat with Andy Flower, with whom he had worked during his time in England.
Flower had recently taken over as RCB head coach replacing Bangar.
“I’m really looking forward to working closely with Andy Flower, someone I know well, to take over and deliver the success that RCB craves.
“Andy and I are enjoying the challenges ahead, and we look forward to helping Faf (Du Plessis) and the players realize their potential,” Babat added.
RCB chairman Prathmesh Mishra said Babat will oversee the performance needs of the team, which is yet to win an IPL title in 15 seasons.
“At RCB, he will oversee all talent acquisition and performance plans, and will strive to build the cultural and high-quality foundations for sustainable success.
“Babat has already proven what he can do in a similar role with England and I believe that with the expertise and years of experience, he will lead RCB to newer horizons and excellence,” Mishra said.
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