LUCKNOW Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower mentioned on Thursday that the break from play, as a result of suspension of the continuing IPL and an deserted match after resumption, has been helpful for captain Rajat Patidar and opener Phil Salt.
“Rajat Patidar’s right hand (finger injury) had time to recover, making him fit to bat again. Additionally, Salt, who had been sick, got a chance to recharge his batteries and is now back at full force,” he mentioned on the eve of his aspect’s penultimate league fixture versus Sunrisers Hyderabad right here.
The match was initially RCB’s house fixture, however was shifted attributable to rain menace. “We are obviously disappointed not to be playing tomorrow’s (Friday’s) game in Bengaluru, but we’ve had to roll with that,” he added.
RCB’s final league fixture can be on the Ekana stadium in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants on May 27. That leaves RCB with solely a day’s hole, ought to it play Qualifier-1 in Mullanpur on May 29.
“That’s not your ideal lead-in to a qualifier. So, we’ll have to play here, we’ll finish late, we’ll get to bed quite late, then we’ve got to travel on 28th, and play on 29th.
“But that’s the situation in front of us. So, I think the best way for everyone is to take on the reality of that and deal with it,” he mentioned.
SRH pace-bowling coach James Franklin mentioned that opener Tavis Head has undergone all the mandatory COVID protocols and is offered for choice for Friday’s match. “As far as I’m aware, he’s declared fit and ready to go for selection.”
Published – May 22, 2025 07:01 pm IST
