Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are expected to be eliminated early from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after suffering their sixth defeat in seven games. Despite the dismal result against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), RCB coach Andy Flower is hoping to boost the team’s morale in the dressing room. Flower admitted that every game from now on will be a virtual elimination game for the team. While some serious comments were made in the dressing room, the coach also had special praise for Dinesh Karthik, whose 35-ball 83 brought RCB close to SRH’s target. (IPL 2024 Points Table)
During his speech, Flower also highlighted how Karthik pushed hard for the T20 World Cup squad selection, although his efforts were not enough to get RCB across the finish line.
“Of course it was a very difficult night on the pitch. They ended the game so strongly that it probably took the wind out of our sails. We’ll think. We’ll get stronger. It’s obviously knockout time. Every game The games are all semi-finals for us,” Flower said in a video shared by RCB on social media.
“I’m really proud of the way you guys fought with the bat. We lost the game, but I’m really proud of the way you all fought. DK, you guys are also contributing to the World Cup team. Well, Get it done man, you just get better,” he added.
“Proud of the way we battled with the bat. We’ll think about it and come back stronger. Every game from now on is a semi-final”: Andy Flower#PlayBold #ourRCB #IPL2024 #RCBvSRH pic.twitter.com/5riuzQNyjR
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 16, 2024
During the speech, the RCB stalwart kept his head down as the camera focused on Kohli.
After the game, even RCB captain Faf Du Plessis admitted that the team has lost 6 games so far and has low confidence in the team. However, the South Africans are focused on providing a fresh impetus for the remaining games as the team looks to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
“Our (batting performance) was much better and it was a proper t20 wicket. Just tried to get close in the end but 280 was long. It was tough. We tried some things, we tried different things. There is no way when you Fast bowlers find this very difficult when their confidence is low, and similarly with batting angles, we need to ensure that the run rate doesn’t drop off after the power play (in run chases).
“It was good to see the game, from a bowling perspective, 30-40 runs was a bit too much. It’s important to get away and refresh your mind, it’s a mental game. Sometimes you feel like your head is going to explode “When you get back into the game, you have to give it your all,” he said after the game.
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