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"RCB Journey Not Over": Glenn Maxwell Narrates Beautiful Exit Call With Franchise Bosses

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has opened up on his exit from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after being released by the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. RCB picked up Maxwell for Rs 14.25 crore ahead of IPL 2021. However, he managed just 52 runs from 10 matches last season, prompting RCB to release him from his current contract. While speaking on ESPN's Around The Wicket podcast, Maxwell has shared the inside details of his 'exit meeting' with head coach Andy Flower and Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket at RCB.

"Saying Goodbye To Players Is Never Easy": RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat

Upon hearing that he was not retained for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, big-hitting Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has revealed about having a 30-minute discussion on a call with Royal Challengers Bengaluru's think-tank about the reasons. Now, Mo Bobat, RCB's director of cricket, has stated that the call to Maxwell was part of the franchise's commitment to nurturing strong relationships from the outset and maintaining them until the very end. "At RCB, culture isn't just about the middle of the journey, where everyone is together. It's about building strong bonds at the start and honouring them at the end. Induction and exit are key for cultural connection, and we're mindful of these phases," said Bobat in a statement issued by RCB to IANS.

"Sorry To Disappoint": RCB Drop Virat Kohli Captaincy Bomb Ahead Of IPL 2025 Auction

As the cricketing fraternity awaited the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 retention lists to be announced, rumours of Virat Kohli returning as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru also started to float. The chatter intensified as the RCB left out skipper Faf du Plessis from the retention list, strengthening fans' believes that Kohli would re-take the team's captaincy. However, RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat poured cold water on Kohli's captaincy rumours, saying the franchise hasn't made any decision on the matter yet.

Gautam Gambhir Wants "Fiercest Bowler He Ever Faced" To Join His Support Staff: Report

After appointing Gautam Gambhir as head coach of the Indian team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now lining up its option to decide the remaining support staff. Over the past few days, several names have been linked to the bowling coach position, including Zaheer Khan, Lakshmipathy Balaji and R Vinay Kumar. While a final decision has yet to be made, Cricbuzz has now reported that Gambhir has asked the BCCI to also consider former South Africa Morne Morkel for the job.

He's Got Strong Opinions": Andy Flower On India's New Head Coach Gautam Gambhir

Former Zimbabwe player and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower has backed the BCCI's decision to appoint Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. The board on Tuesday announced the news of selecting Gambhir, a former India opener, to replace Rahul Dravid, whose tenure ended with T20 World Cup 2024. While praising the move, Flower stated that Gambhir is a man of "strong opinions" and "clear views". It is worth noting that both Gambhir and Flower worked together during IPl 2022 and 2023.

RCB Coach Serves Reality Check To Abhishek Sharma, Says "Yashasvi Jaiswal Coming"

Young India opener Abhishek Sharma was at his best in second T20I against Zimbabwe, smashing his maiden T20I century in just his second appearance for the team. After beind dismissed for a duck in the series-opener, Abhishek showed his true colours with the bat by replicating his IPL 2024 form on Sunday. The 24-year-old went berserk right from the get-go and opened his account with a towering maximum over deep backward square leg. He ended up scoring 100 off just 47 balls with the help of seven fours and a whopping eight maximums.

"Bowlers Saved Virat Kohli": Sanjay Manjrekar Says India Star Didn't Deserve POTM Award

The T20 World Cup 2024 final continues to produce topics of debate. India's victory against South Africa wasn't a straightforward one, with the bowlers' late heroics pulling the team back into the game. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh's death bowling rescued India from a situation where South Africa needed just 30 runs from 30 balls to win the match. But, the Indian team eventually emerged triumphant by 7 runs, thanks to the bowling trio. However, the Player of the Match went to Virat Kohli, much to the surprise of former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar.

Andy Flower Calls South Africa vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup Semi-Final Pitch "Dangerous"

Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower on Thursday labelled the pitch for the T20 World Cup semifinal in Trindidad as ‘dangerous' after Afghanistan suffered a nine-wicket defeat to South Africa. On a tough pitch with variable bounce and exaggerated seam movement, Afghanistan folded for a mere 56 in 11.5 overs for their lowest T20I total as South Africa made their first-ever World Cup final. While Flower backed Afghanistan's decision to bat after winning the toss, he said it was impossible for the batters to gauge the bounce off the surface.

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"RCB Journey Not Over": Glenn Maxwell Narrates Beautiful Exit Call With Franchise Bosses

"Saying Goodbye To Players Is Never Easy": RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat

"Sorry To Disappoint": RCB Drop Virat Kohli Captaincy Bomb Ahead Of IPL 2025 Auction

Gautam Gambhir Wants "Fiercest Bowler He Ever Faced" To Join His Support Staff: Report

He's Got Strong Opinions": Andy Flower On India's New Head Coach Gautam Gambhir

RCB Coach Serves Reality Check To Abhishek Sharma, Says "Yashasvi Jaiswal Coming"

"Bowlers Saved Virat Kohli": Sanjay Manjrekar Says India Star Didn't Deserve POTM Award

Andy Flower Calls South Africa vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup Semi-Final Pitch "Dangerous"