Mike Hesson, one of the most experienced and well-respected cricket coaches in the world, has recently been appointed as the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL). As soon as he was appointed, he made a big statement about the team’s ambitions for the upcoming season. In this article, we will look at Mike Hesson’s appointment, his big statement, RCB’s expectations, his previous coaching experience, his vision for RCB and the IPL 2021 outlook.
Mike Hesson Joins RCB
Mike Hesson was appointed as the head coach of RCB in October 2020. He brings to the team a wealth of experience and expertise in cricket coaching, having previously served as the head coach of the New Zealand, Kings XI Punjab and Otago teams. He also has experience in the IPL, having served as the head coach of the Kings XI Punjab in 2018 and 2019.
Hesson’s Big Statement
As soon as he was appointed, Mike Hesson made a big statement about the team’s ambitions for the 2021 IPL season. He said, “I am looking forward to the challenge of leading RCB to success in the 2021 IPL. We have a strong squad with a lot of talent and I am confident that we can be successful this season.” His statement showed that he is confident in the team’s ability to perform well in the upcoming season.
RCB’s Expectations
RCB has high expectations for the 2021 IPL season. They have invested heavily in the squad and are hoping to make it to the playoffs and eventually win the title. They have a strong batting line-up with the likes of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Devdutt Padikkal and Chris Morris. They also have a strong bowling attack with the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj and Navdeep Saini.
Previous Coaching Experience
Mike Hesson has a wealth of experience in cricket coaching. He has previously served as the head coach of the New Zealand, Kings XI Punjab and Otago teams. He also has experience in the IPL, having served as the head coach of the Kings XI Punjab in 2018 and 2019. His experience and expertise will be invaluable for RCB in the upcoming season.
Hesson’s Vision for RCB
Mike Hesson has a clear vision for RCB in the 2021 IPL season. He