Delhi Capitals are in discussions with former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh about a potential coaching role for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise, which has struggled in recent seasons, is hoping to bring in Yuvraj, a renowned figure in Indian cricket, to bolster their coaching staff.
While a final decision is yet to be made, the Delhi Capitals are eager to tap into Yuvraj’s vast experience and leadership qualities. Earlier reports suggested Yuvraj was in contention to replace Ashish Nehra as the coach of Gujarat Titans. However, sources indicate that Nehra is likely to remain as the head coach, while the Titans are looking at other former Indian cricketers to fill the role previously held by Gary Kirsten, who has now taken on the head coach position for Pakistan.
Although Yuvraj lacks formal coaching experience, he has been actively involved in mentoring young cricketers, including Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, in Punjab. Following the departure of long-time head coach Ricky Ponting, the Delhi Capitals are aiming to strengthen their batting lineup under the guidance of Yuvraj, who boasts a stellar career with 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, and 58 T20Is under his belt. Notably, he was a key member of India’s victorious 2011 ODI World Cup team.
The Delhi Capitals reached the IPL final in 2020 but fell short against Mumbai Indians. While they made it to the playoffs in 2021, their performance declined in the subsequent seasons, failing to qualify for the playoffs for three consecutive years. With Ponting’s exit, the franchise is undergoing a coaching overhaul, led by former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly as the director of cricket.
Although speculation arose about Ganguly potentially doubling as head coach and director of cricket, it’s more likely that the franchise will appoint a separate head coach while Ganguly focuses on the broader operational aspects. The outcome of the ongoing discussions with Yuvraj will be eagerly anticipated, and if successful, could significantly impact the Delhi Capitals’ performance in the upcoming IPL season.
