Mo Bobat appointed as Royal Challengers Bangalore Director of Cricket

Ahead of the IPL 2024, Mo Bobat was appointed as the Director of Cricket for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday (September 29).

Mo Bobat has previously worked with the English Cricket Team (ECB) for twelve years. He has been serving as a performance director of English cricket since 2019. Notably, Bobat has also worked with RCB's newly-appointed head coach, Andy Flower, during his stay with England.

Bobat is credited for England's revolutionary playing approacah. He has helped England develop a whole new set of batting and bowling talents across the three formats who made it possible for them to win both 20-over and 50-over world cups.

Bobat said, "I'm both excited and proud to be joining RCB as Director of Cricket. RCB is one of the most recognisable franchises in the world, with a renowned fan base. To serve them will be a huge honour. It's important to acknowledge the work of both Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar, for the stability and consistency they provided over recent years,".

Bobat further added, "I'm really looking forward to working closely with Andy Flower, somebody I know well, to take on the baton and deliver the success that RCB craves."

Bobat has worked with ECB for more than a decade now, talking about the memories he made with the English team, he said, "When the time comes, I'll leave the ECB with the heaviest of hearts. I'll be forever grateful for all of the opportunities and support that I received over the years and will carry with me many special memories, shared achievements and friendships."

"Andy and I are relishing the challenges ahead, and we're looking forward to helping Faf and the players to fulfil their potential," he added.