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RCB Bids Farewell to Longtime Physio Evan Speechly After 18 Years

The send-off underscores how vital long-term support staff are to a team’s health and culture.

Overview

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru shared a video of a formal farewell for Evan Speechly, the head physiotherapist who served the franchise from 2008 through the 2025 title season.
  • Virat Kohli led tributes in the team’s post, praising Speechly’s kindness and integrity and calling him a permanent part of the RCB family.
  • Director of Cricket Mo Bobat said the club brought Speechly back to Bengaluru to recognize his long service and celebrate his impact on players across eras.
  • Speechly told the gathering he felt like he was coming home and said he will always feel part of RCB after spending 18 seasons with the team.
  • RCB, the defending IPL champions, are reported to be second in the 2026 standings with six wins from nine matches and resume against Lucknow Super Giants on May 7.