Bengaluru : Ahead of their home fixture against the Gujarat Titans on Friday, RCB’s Director of Cricket Mo Bobat highlighted the team’s core philosophy, emphasising intent and fearlessness as defining traits of their campaign.
“We want to play aggressive cricket with the bat and aggressive cricket with the ball. More importantly, we want to be brave, especially in moments when the game is on the line. If we can do that consistently, the results will take care of themselves.”
The hosts come into the contest with four wins from six games. Reflecting on the team’s position, Bobat stressed the importance of focusing on performance over standings:
“It’s pleasing to have four wins, but what’s been most encouraging is that in most games we’ve played the way we want to play. That’s how we judge ourselves. The table is still tight, so we’re not looking too far ahead, we’re focused on the next game.”
Speaking about skipper Rajat Patidar, Bobat praised his composure and decision-making under pressure:
“We plan with aggressive tactics, but Rajat must make decisions out there and he’s very good at that. One of his biggest strengths is how calm he is. Even in chaotic moments, he stays relaxed and backs his instincts, which is a great quality in a leader.”
On the team’s preparation during a short break in the schedule, he highlighted the value of recovery and squad involvement:
“It was good to have a bit of space after the last game to relax and recover. We also got some valuable time with players who haven’t had much game time, which is important. Apart from that, it’s been a normal build-up leading into this match.”
Looking ahead to the challenge against Gujarat Titans, Bobat acknowledged the opposition’s consistency while reiterating RCB’s approach:
“They’re a team we respect a lot; they’ve been consistent performers over the years. We don’t spend too much time categorising opposition. Our focus is on preparing well, understanding matchups, and executing our plans.”
Touching upon the evolving nature of conditions at home, he added
“It’s a home venue in terms of city and stadium, but we don’t have much influence on the pitch. So it’s about the players assessing conditions quickly and adapting, that’s a key part of the game.”
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