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‘Not your ideal lead-in to a qualifying game’: RCB head coach laments quick turnaround for team in playoffs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have already qualified for the playoffs and are targeting a top-two finish in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. But their head coach, Andy Flower, isn’t entirely pleased with the schedule as they will play in playoffs soon after league stage.
RCB Head Coach Andy Flower: “Not Your Ideal Lead-In to a Qualifier”
🗣️ Ahead of a tight playoff schedule, RCB coach Andy Flower voiced concerns over the quick turnaround before the IPL Qualifier.
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RCB will finish their league stage on May 27 vs LSG in Lucknow
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If they finish in the top two, they’ll travel immediately for Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur on May 29
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That’s <48 hours between games
“We’ll finish late, travel the next day, and play the next – not ideal, but we’ll deal with it,” Flower said.
Also, today’s clash vs SRH was moved from Bengaluru to Lucknow due to rain. “We would’ve loved to play in front of our fans,” he added.
🌧️ Rain delays, travel stress & playoffs looming — can RCB stay sharp when it matters most?