The franchises have already started preparations for the IPL 2027 season. In addition to strengthening the teams, they are also preparing to make key changes in the coaching and support staff. In this order, Delhi Capitals (DC) seems to be ready for a major purge. DC, which has already brought Team India star Rishabh Pant back into the team, is now reportedly going to make room for star former cricketers in the coaching department as well.
There is a special policy in the management of the Delhi Capitals franchise. Every two years, the management responsibilities change between the co-owners, GMR Group and Jindal Group. In the last two seasons, GMR Group took care of the management. At that time, Hemang Badani was appointed as the head coach and made several changes in the support staff. Now, with the Jindal Group taking over the management responsibilities for the next two years, it seems that changes will also take place in the coaching team. As part of these changes, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly is reportedly set to join Delhi Capitals once again.
According to a report by Sport Star, Sourav Ganguly is set to take over as the head coach of Delhi Capitals this time. Dada is likely to replace Hemang Badani, who is currently in that position. Ganguly already has a good relationship with the Capitals. He previously served as the Director of Cricket and Mentor. However, he has not been a part of the team’s affairs in the last two seasons. It is reported that Indian cricket legend and World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh will also join the Delhi coaching team. Yuvraj is likely to be appointed as an assistant coach. This will be the first responsibility as a coach for Yuvraj, who has a great experience as a player in the IPL. Having legends like Ganguly and Yuvraj in the same coaching team will bring more star power to the Capitals.
It is reported that Delhi Capitals will also make key changes in the bowling department. Former Sri Lankan pace bowling legend Chaminda Vaas is likely to be appointed as the fast bowling coach. Vaas also has experience in the IPL. He played for Deccan Chargers in the first three seasons of the IPL and took 18 wickets in 13 matches. Former Indian spinner Amit Mishra is likely to be appointed as the spin bowling coach. Mishra, who has played for Delhi in domestic cricket as well as the IPL, has a long experience. An official announcement on these appointments is yet to come from the Capitals. If these changes are finalized, a coaching team comprising veterans like Ganguly, Yuvraj, Vaas and Amit Mishra is likely to show Delhi a new direction.
