IPL 2020: "No question mark over Virat's captaincy," says RCB Director of Cricket Mike Hesson

RCB has never won the IPL from its inception back in 2008 and Virat has led the team in seven of those seasons.

Virat Kohli in action during the IPL 2019 | IANS

Mike Hesson who was recently appointed as the Director of Cricket for the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore has ruled out any change in leadership in the next season even though Virat Kohli’s record has been below average.

While talking about Virat controlling the team, Hesson said, “We don't have that perception that Virat controls things. But maybe he has had his learnings from the past (mistakes) while moving forward.

Even though the Bangalore based franchise has had batting stars like Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle (for better part), they have never won the IPL from its inception back in 2008 and Virat has led the team in seven of those seasons.

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There has been no question mark over Virat's captaincy during last couple of weeks (of discussions), we have been very much aligned and he has been more than happy to take our advice from our experience,” Hesson added.

When asked about RCB scouting for players from upcoming domestic tournaments, the former New Zealand coach said, “During Vijay Hazare and Mushtaq Ali Trophy, we would like to see players we want to fit in. It's more about finding out how players build context around performance, conditions and pressure situations.

Form is a factor but we need to be more holistic in terms of how we talent scout. We look at four-year period as then they are ready to deliver when put under the pump. It doesn't happen after one good season,” he added.

While talking about the new recruitments, the 44-year-old said, “There will be big focus on recruitment. Once auction gets completed, the work starts then, not a week before the tournament starts. We would have clarity in roles that players need to perform.

(With PTI inputs)

 
 

By Swapnil Shireesh Javkhedkar - 19 Sep, 2019

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