"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.

"Last season, Andy and I felt incredibly fortunate to be part of a brilliant environment where, even under pressure, everyone focused on what was best for the team. Saying goodbye to players is never easy, especially with so many shared memories."

"While it's sad to part ways, it's also an opportunity to bring in new heroes for RCB and our fans. We respect every player's journey with us, and as we move into the next phase, we're excited to keep building a special team culture. Lots of love, and keep supporting, he added.

On Wednesday, Maxwell, who scored 1266 runs in 52 games for RCB, including 12 half-centuries, had said about the healthy conversation he had with the RCB think-tank on ESPN's Around the Wicket podcast.

"I got a phone call from Mo Bobat and Andy Flower. It was a Zoom call, they sort of explained to me the decision not to be retained. It was actually a very beautiful exit meeting. We ended up talking about the game for almost half an hour - talking about the