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BBC News
5 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Sporting intelligence heads to join London Spirit
Derby County's joint heads of sporting intelligence Mo Bobat and Ed Smith are both set to join Hundred franchise London Spirit from 1 pair have been in the roles since June 2024."Mo and Ed have played an important role in establishing the club's sports intelligence function," a Derby County spokesman told BBC Radio Derby."As part of the evolution of that unit, the club will be appointing a head of sports intelligence on a full-time basis."Mo and Ed continue to assist the club in an advisory capacity."
India.com
a day ago
- Business
- India.com
RCBs Director Of Cricket Joins New Franchise In Same Role; Check Details
The Lord's-based Hundred team will retain the name London Spirit after selling a 49% stake to the Silicon Valley consortium "Tech Titans", with former England performance director Mo Bobat set to take over as director of cricket. "It's an honour to join London Spirit at such an exciting time. The opportunity to shape the cricketing future of this franchise, working with MCC and our new partners, the Tech Titans, is incredibly exciting. I'm looking forward to building something special - on and off the field," Bobat said. MCC has been in talks with its new equity partner for some time and plans to unveil refreshed team branding - potentially incorporating the club's iconic egg-and-bacon colours - ahead of the 2026 season. However, they have chosen to retain the London Spirit name to preserve an identity that embodies "the capital's energy, diversity, and cricketing heritage". Bobat's arrival marks the first major move by any Hundred franchise since the ECB approved six of the eight equity sale agreements last month. He will continue in his IPL role as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket while linking up with Spirit from October. London Spirit chairman, Julian Metherell, said, "Today marks a significant moment for London Spirit. Mo Bobat brings unmatched expertise and vision to the role of Director of Cricket, and we're thrilled to welcome him. At the same time, retaining the London Spirit name reflects our belief in the identity that's been built - one that resonates with the capital, our fans, and our values. We now look ahead to a new era, with fresh energy and clear purpose." London Spirit men, led by coach Justin Langer, began their 2025 campaign with a heavy defeat, bowled out for just 80 in front of their new owners. However, they quickly recovered, securing a win over Welsh Fire at the weekend.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
RCB's Mo Bobat appointed Director of Cricket for The Hundred side London Spirit
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has been appointed as Director of Cricket at London Spirit, with his tenure set to begin on 1 October 2025. The former England Men's Performance Director becomes the first major appointment for the Spirit as they prepare for the 2026 arrival coincides with a new ownership era for the Lord's-based franchise. The MCC now holds a 51% stake in the team, while US-based tech investment group Tech Titans owns the remaining 49%. The ECB recently confirmed that all eight teams in The Hundred will transition to private London Spirit will continue to be known by the same name, as the franchise has retained its identity despite the sale of its 49% stake to the Silicon Valley consortium known as the "Tech Titans". The 51% owners of the franchise, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), are in close contact with their partners and will unveil a new team branding ahead of the 2026 season, with the possibility of incorporating the club's distinctive egg-and-bacon colours. Reflecting on his new role, Bobat said: "It's an honour to join London Spirit at such an exciting time. The opportunity to shape the cricketing future of this franchise, working with MCC and our new partners, the Tech Titans, is incredibly exciting. I'm looking forward to building something special - on and off the field."London Spirit chairman Julian Metherell welcomed the appointment, saying: "Today marks a significant moment for London Spirit. Mo Bobat brings unmatched expertise and vision to the role of Director of Cricket, and we're thrilled to welcome him. At the same time, retaining the London Spirit name reflects our belief in the identity that's been built - one that resonates with the capital, our fans, and our values. We now look ahead to a new era, with fresh energy and clear purpose."- EndsMust Watch
India Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Get addicted to titles, defend IPL crown in 2026: Director Mo Babat to RCB
After 17 long years of waiting, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their first IPL trophy-and Director of Cricket Mo Bobat wants this to be just the beginning. Moments after RCB edged out Punjab Kings by six runs in a tense final in Ahmedabad, Bobat delivered a passionate address in the dressing room, urging his players to make a habit of winning and to set their sights firmly on defending the title in am gonna ask you to really make sure that we get addicted to this feeling of winning. Because this is a start. Not many teams have won back to back IPL titles. It has happened twice before. Next year, we will have a final in Bangalore and we will go again. So get addicted to the feeling tonight. Because it's that feeling which then drives the hunger to go again next year. It's that addiction to winning, winning that trophy and sharing these moments which spurs us on and drives us on. We will be back next year and win that trophy again," Bobat told the team members in a dressing room speech shared by RCB on social had fallen short in three IPL finals-in 2009, 2011, and 2016-but finally ended their wait in 2025. The Rajat Patidar-led side posted 191 in the final and held their nerve as Punjab Kings fell short by six runs. The win carried immense significance for Virat Kohli, who has stayed loyal to the franchise since the league began in 2008. During his speech, Bobat acknowledged Kohli's unwavering commitment and years of hard "This is without question one of the most anticipated trophies in world sport. When we think about what our fans have gone through, when we think about what Virat has gone through all those years. It's a hugely anticipated trophy and the magnitude of that will hit us. When I talk about what we have gone through this season, one word comes to my mind: Special. The way we have played has been special. That's inspired people. When we think about games we clawed us back into, the aggressive nature of our cricket is special. Environment and culture of the team helps you win and that's what we have achieved," Bobat won all seven of their away games in the league stage and backed it up with victories in both the Qualifier and the final, played at neutral venues. The season faced a mid-tournament interruption due to military tensions between India and Pakistan, but the team regrouped and returned stronger after the break."Everybody contributed. There were away wins. That's a special thing we ticked off. Something other teams have not done before. Think about the disruptions we had. When everybody went home. How we pulled back and had a restart. Injuries and all sorts of things we fought back. In the years to come, could be tomorrow, could be weeks or years to come. When you see somebody from this room, you will know that you have shared this season together. That's the most special feeling. That's what sports is all about. That's what winning the trophies is all about," he said. You May Also Like
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Get addicted to winning: RCB's director of cricket Bobat tells players after maiden title
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, elated after their IPL victory against Punjab Kings, now aims for a consecutive title. He lauded Virat Kohli's dedication over the past 18 years and urged the team to embrace the winning feeling. Bobat emphasized the team's collective effort and resilience in overcoming challenges throughout the season. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Their long-cherished dream finally realised, Royal Challengers Bengaluru 's director of cricket Mo Bobat has now set his sights on claiming a second successive IPL title next year, and urged his players to "get addicted to winning."RCB ended 18 years of wait to win an IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a close final here on a stirring speech in the dressing room, Bobat also thanked RCB talisman Virat Kohli for giving his all for the team's cause since the league's inaugural edition in 2008."When I think about what we have gone through this season, one word that comes to my mind is special. The way we played has been special, that inspired people."We think about the game, we think about the aggressive nature of cricket we played, the environment that we created was really special. That's what gives you these sorts of results," Bobat said during the speech, the video of which was posted by RCB on 36-year-old Kohli, who retired from Test cricket last month, had been dreaming of winning the title in the world's biggest T20 league for the last 18 years."This is without question one of the most anticipated trophies in world sport and we think about what our fans have gone through, what Virat has gone through for all those years. This is a hugely anticipated trophy."I know you don't like to be singled out, Virat, but thank you for everything as a senior player and an icon player of this team. Everything you have put in over the last 18 years, you deserve this moment," Bobat asked his players to make winning a habit and is looking to claim back-to-back IPL titles , something that only two teams have achieved so far -- Chennai Super Kings (2010, 2011) and Mumbai Indians (2019, 2020)."We need to enjoy tonight, we have to massively enjoy tonight but get time to look around you and like we have done through the season I am actually asking you to make sure we really really get addicted to this feeling because this is the start."Not many teams have won back-to-back IPLs. It happened twice before, next we will have final in Bengaluru and we go again. So get addicted to the feeling tonight. That feelings drives the hunger for addiction to winning and winning that trophy," he who has previously served as the performance director for England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for 12 years, said it was a complete team effort from RCB that culminated in a maiden title triumph."Everybody in this room should be incredibly proud of your team, those who played those who haven't played, every member, staff, content team, everybody it's a good team effort."I think the magnitude of what we have achieved we will feel in the next few days when we go and see Bengaluru go crazy tomorrow," he said."Everyone contributing, it was proper team effort. Everybody contributing in every department. Those away wins were the special things we ticked off, something that other teams haven't done before."Getting in top 2 and then finish the job, so much to be proud of and also all the challenges we overcame. Think about the disruption when everybody went home, when he called back everyone got back together. Restart, injuries all those things have challenged us to come together," he thanked all the players, support staff and team management for their combined effort in this wonderful journey."I want to thank all the players, those who haven't played as well. As coaches we had a clear picture how we want to play our cricket and we were committed to that fully."Some extraordinary commitments, Salty (Phil Salt) unbelievable you were. For you to do what you have done in the last few days after coming back in, top stuff mate we appreciate that. Hoff (Hazzlewood) as well," he said. Rajat (Patidar) well done as captain. We didn't even need to win the toss today. Quick thank you for the staff, coaches, you have really worked hard especially science and medicine staff."Opps (Operations team) and logistics guys well done, content team. It was a real team effort. Andy (Flower) I wanna thank you, you have proven again why the best head coach you are."
