Bengaluru, April 2 -- If Royal Challengers Bengaluru's blistering 15.4-over demolition of a 200-plus target against Sunrisers Hyderabad felt like a statement of intent, the real story may lie in the quieter work behind the scenes - one that places individual understanding at the heart of performance.

At the centre of this shift is RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik, whose coaching philosophy has redefined the way RCB's batting unit prepares and executes. Moving beyond conventional drills and generic game plans, Karthik has leaned into a personalised approach, tailoring preparation to the temperament, role, and match situations faced by each player.

"In our team, we have players at very different stages of their careers. coaching is as much ...