Bangalore: Team India's bowling coach Bharath Arun has been appointed the assistant coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore for the Indian Premier League's eight edition, starting on April 8.

Arun will join the support staff consisting of Daniel Vettori, the head coach, Allan Donald, the bowling coach, and Trent Woodhill, the batting coach. This is the first time Arun will be a part of an IPL side's support staff.