Mo Bobat to join Royal Challengers Bangalore as director of cricket ahead of IPL 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have appointed England men's Performance Director Mo Bobat as their new director of cricket following the departure of Mike Hesson earlier this year, the Indian Premier League (IPL) side announced on Friday.

Mo Bobat had worked closely with current Bangalore coach Andy Flower during the latter's tenure with England.

Bobat, who has been part of the England and Wales Cricket Board since 2011 and has overseen Twenty20 and 50-over World Cup triumphs, will leave his role with them in February 2024.