Former RCB head physio Ivan Speechly bids goodbye to the team after 18 years, emotional message goes viral

Sports Sports: Ivan Speechly, the long-time head physio of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), expressed his sentiments in an emotional manner while bidding farewell to the franchise. During his farewell, he smiled and said that he still feels a part of RCB and will always do so.

Evan Speechly, a resident of South Africa, was associated with RCB since the beginning of IPL in 2008. After a journey of almost 18 years, he said goodbye to his long and successful tenure with the team in 2025. During this period, he played an important role in the field of fitness, recovery and sports medicine of players.

Speechly is known globally for his experience and expertise in the field of sports medicine. Before joining RCB, he also worked with the South Africa national football and rugby teams, where he made significant contributions to the players’ fitness and injury management.

Speechly shared his experiences in a video shared by RCB on social media platform He said that when he reached the team hotel, he felt as if he had returned to his home. He told that Virat Kohli, Basu and he have been working together for a long time and this relationship has become not just professional but like family.

He further said that cricketers from all over the world aspire to spend at least one season with RCB because the atmosphere and team culture here is very special. In his message he also thanked all the players, staff and franchises.

This farewell message of Speechly is becoming increasingly viral on social media, where fans are calling him an important part of the RCB family. Many fans remembered his contribution, saying that he played a big role in improving the fitness and performance of the team players.

In this 18-year long journey, Speechly saw many ups and downs with RCB, but his association with the team always remained strong. His departure is being seen as the end of an era for the franchise.

The RCB management also appreciated his contribution and said that Speechly has taken the team’s medical and fitness system to a new height.

This departure marks the end of a long and important chapter in RCB’s history, but Ivan Speechly’s contribution will always remain in the team’s memory.