BENGALURU: Former Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson has been appointed as director Cricket Operations for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Simon Katich joins Hesson as head coach. The franchise has decided to part ways with Gary Kirsten and Ashish Nehra.
As the director of cricket operations, Hesson will be responsible for the overall RCB cricket operations including defining policy, strategy, programs, scouting, performance management and bringing in best practices throughout all aspects of the RCB's cricketing pathway.