Mo Bobat, the director of performance for England Men,
has been appointed as the IPL’s Royal Challengers Bangalore’s new director of
cricket. He will depart the ECB in February of 2019.
For the past four years, Bobat, 40, has been in charge
of the England Men’s pathway. During that time, he has helped the team win
World Cups in the 50-over and 20-over formats and revived their Test fortunes
under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
Bobat has already served as a consultant for RCB, and
he has a history of working with Andy Flower, the team’s new head coach, during
their time as coworkers at the ECB. In preparation for the staging in 2024, the
pair will now resume their relationship at the IPL.
“I’ve had the most amazing 12 years at the ECB
and it’s been both an honour and a privilege to have spent the last four years
as Performance Director,” Bobat said. “Supporting our efforts towards
multiple Ashes campaigns and World Cups has quite literally been the stuff of
dreams.
“I’ll be forever grateful for all of the
opportunities and support that I received over the years and will carry with me
many special memories, shared achievements and friendships.
“I’d like to thank all of my current and former
colleagues, and of course all of the players that I’ve been able to enjoy time
with. I’d specifically like to thank Rob Key for showing me so much trust over
the last 18 months and for enabling my preferred transition towards my new
professional challenge.
“When the time comes, I’ll leave with the
heaviest of hearts and will take pride in knowing that our international
pathway is in great health and filled with outstanding people.”