# Delhi Capitals coaching and roster changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/delhi-capitals-coaching-and-roster-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-21T09:48:44.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 4.

The Delhi Capitals franchise has undergone significant leadership and roster changes ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Sourav Ganguly was appointed as the new head coach, replacing Hemang Badani. This appointment follows Ganguly’s previous roles as an advisor and Director of Cricket for the franchise. Concurrent coaching departures included Munaf Patel, Venugopal Rao, and Ian Bell. In terms of player movement, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is expected to rejoin the team following a trade involving Kuldeep Yadav, with Ganguly noting that Pant “fits perfectly” in the middle order.

As part of a restructured backroom setup following a sixth-place finish in the previous season, the franchise has continued to build its coaching staff. Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was appointed as assistant and batting coach, marking his first formal coaching role in the league and reuniting him with Ganguly. Chairman Parth Jindal noted that Singh’s experience mentoring young talent would be “invaluable to the squad.”

To further bolster the staff, former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has been named fast bowling coach, replacing Munaf Patel. Vaas, who recorded 761 international wickets and was part of the 2009 Deccan Chargers championship-winning squad, brings experience from coaching the Sri Lankan national team, New Zealand, and Ireland.

Completing the coaching overhaul, the franchise has appointed former Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra as spin-bowling coach. Mishra, the franchise’s all-time leading wicket-taker, is expected to mentor young spinners including Zeeshan Ansari, Vipraj Nigam, and Rehan Ahmed.

## Claims

- Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as assistant coach and batting coach for the Delhi Capitals. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sourav Ganguly is the head coach of the Delhi Capitals. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- This is Yuvraj Singh's first formal coaching role in the Indian Premier League. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In 2015, the Delhi Daredevils signed Yuvraj Singh for 16 crore rupees. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Amit Mishra appointed Delhi Capitals spin-bowling coach

Former Indian spinner Amit Mishra has been named spin-bowling coach for Delhi Capitals, joining a staff featuring Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amit-mishra-appointed-delhi-capitals-spin-bowling-coach

### 2026-10-16: Delhi Capitals appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach

Delhi Capitals have named Sri Lankan bowling legend Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach for IPL 2027, joining head coach Sourav Ganguly and batting coach Yuvraj Singh.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chaminda-vaas-appointed-fast-bowling-coach-for-delhi-capitals

### 2026-10-13: Yuvraj Singh joins Delhi Capitals as assistant and batting coach

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has joined the Delhi Capitals as assistant and batting coach for IPL 2027, reuniting with head coach Sourav Ganguly.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yuvraj-singh-joins-delhi-capitals-as-assistant-and-batting-coach

### 2026-10-06: Sourav Ganguly appointed Delhi Capitals head coach for IPL 2027

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been named head coach of the Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2027 season, replacing Hemang Badani as the franchise seeks its first title.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sourav-ganguly-appointed-delhi-capitals-head-coach-for-ipl-2027

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