Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh might be all set to join the DC support staff from IPL 2027, as per a report in the Times of India. Sourav Ganguly is expected to be the head of the support staff as JSW returns to take control of the franchise for two years. The same has been confirmed by a senior DC official.
DC to rope Yuvraj Singh for IPL 2027
The 44-year-old is quite famous among the younger lot of players like Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Prabhsimran Singh, and a few more, and have coached them at some level. And this might have just propelled DC to approach the hard-hitting batter, and a mighty effective left-arm spinner.
“Who wouldn’t want a Yuvraj Singh in the dugout? Many of his former teammates, including Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, have had coaching stints in the IPL. Yuvraj may be a little late to the party, but he has spent considerable time working with youngsters and understanding the demands of the role,” a source said.
“He doesn’t just train players; he mentors them. It’s not limited to phone calls or virtual sessions. He spends hours on the ground, often standing behind the nets and working under the sun alongside his players. It’s a genuinely hands-on approach that has benefited numerous cricketers,” the source added.
DC in dire need of turnaround
Yuvraj had a 11-year long career in the IPL, where he played 132 matches and scored 2,750 runs at an average of 24.77, and a strike-rate of 129. He had 13 fifties to his name, and his highest was 83. Perhaps his expertise could change the dwindling fortunes of Delhi Capitals.
The Axar Patel-led side were poor in IPL 2026, and finished 6th with 7 wins and as many losses. Batting failed at key moments, while bowling looked thin overall. As far as their current coaching staff is concerned — Venugopal Rao is the director of cricket, while Hemang Badani is the head coach. Ian Bell comes in as the assistant coach, while Munaf Patel is the bowling coach.
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Yuvraj Singh to kickstart his formal coaching journey, likely to join DC for IPL 2027
