About Andy Flower
Andy Flower is the head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2026.
The former Zimbabwe captain and England head coach was an assistant at Kings XI Punjab in 2020–21, then the first head coach of Lucknow Super Giants. He took charge of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024, guiding them to the playoffs.
Andy Flower IPL Salary: Estimated Pay
Royal Challengers Bengaluru does not publish what it pays Andy Flower. IPL franchises keep coaching contracts private, and media estimates for IPL head coaches generally range from about ₹3.5 crore to ₹5 crore a season, depending on experience and record. Until a figure is officially confirmed, his salary is listed here as not disclosed.
Roles & Responsibilities of RCB Head Coach
- Auction and retention planning: deciding with the RCB owners which players to retain, trade and bid for within the ₹125 crore purse.
- Team selection and match strategy: picking the XI and the overseas combination with captain Rajat Patidar, and planning match-ups and Impact Player substitutions.
- Leading the support staff: working with Richard Halsall (assistant coach), Dinesh Karthik (batting coach and mentor), Omkar Salvi (bowling coach).
- Player development: improving uncapped Indian players and integrating new signings and replacements.
- Culture and man-management: keeping a squad of 25 or more players, including overseas stars, focused over a two-month season.