'Can't see single Indian...' - Virender Sehwag's blunt opinion on RCB's dismal run in IPL 2024

Faf du Plessis-led RCB are going through a very dismal run of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. They are currently in the last spot of the points table of the tournament, with 6 defeats in the 7 matches they have played so far in the tournament. They recently lost in the high-scoring affair against SRH at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Meanwhile, the former India opener Virender Sehwag has come up with a blunt analysis and opinion while speaking about the reasons behind RCB’s poor run of form in the Indian Premier League 2024.

“How will you motivate them” – Virender Sehwag slams RCB management

Sehwag also pointed towards the coaching setup and team management of the red and gold outfits. He questioned the managerial approach of the people who are in the decision-making body of the team or franchise.

“If you have 12-15 Indian players, just 10 overseas and your entire staff is made of foreigners, that's an issue. Only a few of them are international players, the rest are all Indians and half of them don't even understand English. How will you motivate them? Who spends time with them? Who talks to them? I can't see a single Indian staff member. At least there should be someone who the players can confide in,” said Sehwag on Cricbuzz.

“Players need a comfort level which they are not getting presently. Players go blank in front of Captain Faf du Plessis because if he asks something, they will have to answer. If the leader is Indian, you can share what's going through your mind. But if you do that to an overseas player, you may be left out of the Playing XI in the next game. RCB need at least 2-3 Indian support staff,” he added later.

Notably, RCB’s way to the playoffs of the current edition of the tournament looks very tough as they have won only 1 match so far in the ongoing season.