Virender Sehwag Criticizes RCB’s Foreign Support Staff for Players’ English Language Understanding

Every single season, the franchise instills hopes in the hearts of their fans but ends up breaking their hearts with poor performance on the pitch. As pundits analyze the RCB machinery, many problems surface, including the lack of international players and the language barrier among Indian players. Motivating and communicating with the team becomes a challenge, as there is a lack of Indian staff members to support the players. One key issue is the comfort level of the players, particularly the communication barrier between Indian and overseas players.

This can affect team dynamics and player performance, as highlighted by the statement, “If the leader is Indian, you can share what’s going through your mind. But if you do that to an overseas player, you may be left out of the Playing XI in the next game.” The management’s decisions, from the auction table to player selection, have also contributed to the team’s struggles. The departure of key players and the benching of high-budget players have raised questions about the team’s strategy and decision-making process.

Furthermore, the team’s lack of a specialist spinner and various other issues indicate the need for a comprehensive reevaluation and the development of a long-term plan. Although the Bengaluru side still has a chance to make it to the playoffs, Faf du Plessis’ team faces a significant challenge and will require a substantial effort to turn their season around.