WATCH: RCB coach Andy Flower on his spiritual path in Rishikesh after IPL victory

After the spiritual visits by Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma and Rajat Patidar, this time Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach and Zimbabwe legend Andy Flower was spotted on his own spiritual journey to Rishikesh.

During the International Yoga Day (June 21), the eminent coach spoke to Swami Chidanand Saraswati, president and spiritual head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, and discussed with him various aspects of life. Flower informed us that he has been in Rishikesh for about a couple of weeks now. About his visit to Rishikesh and the contest with Swami, the former cricketer said that perhaps winning is not the main thing; there can be a lot more beyond that.

"I was talking with the Swami about teams, actually. And the tendency for us as a sporting organization is to grab at that trophy that you want to win. And everything about winning," Flower said to a news agency.

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"But from my experience in playing and coaching, winning is not quite enough. There has to be something more, something deeper, something more meaningful than just winning. Because winning is a little hollow occasionally."

RCB coach learnt about Yoga in Rishikesh 

Andy talked about how a good influence and a good place can put a positive effect on a person. He opined, More than winning a game, keeping mind and body healthy should be the main goal. For the past few days, he has learned lots of things about yoga. Needless to say, he enjoyed his visit to the holy place. 

"It has been brilliant being in Rishikesh on International Yoga Day. I have been in Rishikesh for the last two weeks. I have been learning a lot about yoga, and the main thing I have learned is that yoga is not about a one-hour class, but it is a way of life for hundreds of millions of people. I have enjoyed the physical practices," Andy Flower said.

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