Archive · 17 Dec 2025
RCB Coach Excited About New Recruits
RCB's head coach Andy Flower is very happy about the new players they got for the IPL 2026 season.
They bought eight new players, including a fast bowler from New Zealand named Jacob Duffy.
Coach Flower thinks Duffy is a great bowler who can help the team in important moments.
They also got a player named Jordan Cox, who is a good batter and can play anywhere in the team.
The coach said they will keep talking to the players to make sure everyone is ready for the season.
They are excited about the new players and think they will do well.
RCB head coach Andy Flower expressed excitement about new recruits for IPL 2026.
Jacob Duffy, a top-ranked New Zealand seamer, was highlighted for his attacking bowling skills.
Jordan Cox was praised for his versatility as a batter and fielder.
RCB secured eight new players in the auction, including Venkatesh Iyer and Mangesh Yadav.
Flower emphasized continuous communication with players to prepare for the upcoming season.
- Who
- RCB head coach Andy Flower
- What
- Discussed new recruits and team strategy for IPL 2026
- When
- December 17, 2025
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Why
- To strengthen the team for the upcoming IPL season
- Head Coach
- Andy Flower
- New Recruits
- Jacob Duffy, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Satwik Desal, Vicky Ostwal, Kanishk Chouhan, Vihaan Malhotra
- Auction Purse
- Rs 16.4 crore
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Date
- December 17, 2025
- Retained Player
- Nuwan Thushara
- Key Overseas Pacer
- Josh Hazlewood
