How Many Coaches Have RCB Changed Since 2008? In Pics
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is a prominent franchise cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Established in 2008, RCB has consistently been a part of the IPL, captivating fans with their thrilling performances. Led by various head coaches throughout the years, RCB has showcased both moments of glory and periods of struggle. Let's delve into the timeline of RCB's head coaches, their tenures, and the team's performance under their guidance.
Venkatesh Prasad (2008-2009):
Venkatesh Prasad served as the head coach of RCB for the first two seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and 2009. Under his coaching, RCB finished 7th in the inaugural season and reached the finals in 2009, where they finished as runners-up.
Ray Jennings (2010-2013):
Ray Jennings took over as the head coach of RCB from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure, RCB reached the playoffs in 2010 and 2011 but failed to win the IPL title. Under Jennings, RCB had a mix of performances, including some strong seasons and somewhere they couldn't qualify for the playoffs.
Daniel Vettori (2014-2018):
Daniel Vettori, the former New Zealand cricketer, became the head coach of RCB from 2014 to 2018. During his tenure, RCB had a decent performance, reaching the playoffs in 2015 and finishing as runners-up in 2016. However, they had inconsistent seasons in the other years.
Gary Kirsten (2019):
Gary Kirsten, the former South African cricketer and World Cup-winning coach, took charge of RCB in 2019. Under Kirsten's coaching, RCB had a disappointing season, finishing at the bottom of the points table.
Simon Katich (2020-2021):
Simon Katich, the former Australian cricketer, was appointed as the head coach of RCB for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Under Katich's coaching, RCB had a better performance, qualifying for the playoffs in 2020 but failing to progress further.
Sanjay Bangar (2022-2023):
Sanjay Bangar, the former Indian cricketer and batting coach of the Indian cricket team, took over as the head coach of RCB in 2022.
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