Andy Flower appointed head coach of RCB: All you need to know about Zimbabwe legend and his decoarated CV

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) appointed Andy Flower as their new head coach who will take charge of the proceedings from IPL 2024. The first-ever ICC Hall of Famer from Zimbabwe will succeed Sanjay Bangar and Mike Hesson who was the director of cricket at the RCB.

Flower is not a new face in the IPL. He is the first coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) which came into existence from the IPL 2022. Flower successfully guided the team to the playoffs stage during his 2-year stint at the franchise which has replaced him by Australia legend Justin Langer.

The 55-year-old holds a decorated CV not only restricted to franchise cricket. As a player as well the wicketkeeper-batter impressed massively during his playing days. Here's all you need to know about Andy Flower, the new coach of star-studded RCB.

Andy Flower record as an international player for Zimbabwe

Test

Matches: 63

Runs: 4794

Average: 51.54

Highest Score: 232*

Hundreds: 12

Fifties: 27

Catches: 151

Stumpings: 9

ODI

Matches: 213

Runs: 6786

Average: 35.34

Strike rate: 74.59

Highest Score: 145

Hundreds: 4

Fifties: 55

Catches: 141

Stumpings: 32

Andy Flower coaching career

• Ashes 2009: Won 2-1 in England
• T20 World Cup 2010: Winner with England
• Ashes 2010-2011: Won 3-1 in Australia
• Abu Dhabi T10 2019: Won with Maratha Arabians
• Abu Dhabi T10 2021: Finalist with Delhi Bulls
• Abu Dhabi T10 2021-22: Finalist with Delhi Bulls
• CPL 2020 - Finalist with St Lucia Kings
• PSL 2021 - Winner with Multan Sultans
• CPL 2021 - Finalist with St Lucia Kings
• PSL 2022 - Finalist with Multan Sultan
• The Hundred 2022 - Winner with Trent Rockets
• IPL 2022: Playoffs with LSG
• ILT20 2023 - Winner with Gulf Giants
• PSL 2023 - Finalist with Multan Sultan
• IPL 2023 - Playoffs with LSG
• Ashes 2023: 2-2 in England (Worked with Australia as consultant)

Andy Flower Family

The 55-year-old, who is now a British Citizen, met his wife Rebecca, who is English, when playing in England. They couple have three children together. His younger brother Grant Flower played alongside with him for Zimbabwe and was a very successful all-rounder. Last year, he was appointed as the batting coach of Sussex. He has also been part of the Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe coaching setups.