Former Sri Lankan player Chaminda Vaas has been selected as Delhi Capitals' fast Bowling coach for IPL 2027. Munaf Patel was Delhi Capitals' former bowling coach. Vaas took 355 wickets in Tests and 400 in ODIs.
He joins the Delhi Capitals coaching staff led by Saurav Ganguly. Recently, former India player Yuvraj Singh was selected as assistant and Batting coach.
The 52-year-old brings valuable international coaching experience, having worked with Sri Lanka, Ireland, and New Zealand. Vaas also has IPL experience, having represented Deccan Chargers between 2008 and 2010, taking 18 wickets in 13 matches. His appointment marks another great signing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024. He was part of world cup winniing team for Sri Lanka.
Yuvraj Singh will work alongside head coach Sourav Ganguly and bowling coach Chaminda Vaas, bringing valuable international experience to the franchise. The new coaching team will look to improve the squad’s performance and help Delhi Capitals build a stronger side for the upcoming season.
Delhi Capitals (DC) won 7 out of 14 matches in IPL 2026, losing 7 games. They finished 6th in the points table with 14 points and missed out on the playoffs.
For IPL 2027, Delhi Capitals have not yet officially confirmed their captain, so it would be too early to say who will lead the team. The decision will likely depend on the team’s retention plans, squad composition, and leadership plan ahead of the new season.
Axar Patel might continue as captain, having led Delhi Capitals in the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul might also be considered as captain.
The IPL auction is likely to be conducted on December 15 or 16. The last date for IPL retention is November 15 for all teams. With a strong leadership group, Delhi Capitals will look to deliver good performance in the next season.
When you talk about best performance, Delhi Capitals qualified for the Playoffs in IPL 2021 and played the final in 2020, led by Rishabh Pant.
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