IPL 2023 | RCB vs PBKS: Faf du Plessis is the Ideal Leader for RCB’s IPL Campaign, says Mike Hesson

Mike Hesson, the team director, sheds light on why Faf du Plessis is the perfect fit to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in this season of the Indian Premier League.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a bold move by appointing Faf du Plessis as the team captain for the current IPL season. But according to Mike Hesson, the team director, the decision was a no-brainer. Du Plessis was the perfect fit for the role, ticking all the boxes that the team was looking for in a leader.

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Hesson explained that Du Plessis brings a lot of experience and leadership abilities to the team. He also has a cool demeanor that helps him make the right decisions under pressure. But what sets him apart is his ability to adjust his game to different scenarios and conditions, which makes him an important member of the team.

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Du Plessis had already proven himself as a captain in the previous IPL season when he led the Chennai Super Kings to the playoffs. His leadership skills and his on-field abilities helped him top the team’s run charts. And now, with RCB, he has made an immediate impact as the current holder of the orange cap.

Hesson revealed that the team management was looking for someone who could demand respect from the team immediately, someone who had captained at an international level before, and someone who had respect from both Indian and international players. Du Plessis ticked all those boxes and was the ideal choice for the captaincy.

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What’s more, Du Plessis was chosen because he has a really good record in the IPL in recent years and can work well with the coach and the coaching group. RCB wanted an inclusive style of leadership, where the captain works with the senior players to make decisions, rather than being an authoritarian-style captain. Du Plessis fit that bill perfectly.

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In short, Du Plessis is the ideal captain for RCB. He brings experience, leadership, and a cool head to the team, and his ability to adjust his game to different scenarios and conditions makes him an important member of the group. With his current form in the IPL, he could lead the team to their first-ever IPL title.

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