Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Sourav Ganguly Named Delhi Capitals Head Coach for IPL 2027
Delhi Capitals has chosen Sourav Ganguly to be its head coach for the 2027 IPL season.
Ganguly used to captain India’s cricket team.
He first joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an Advisor.
He later held cricket leadership roles with the team’s men’s and women’s sides.
Ganguly said he is excited to work with the players.
He wants to help them become a strong and fearless team.
Team co-owner Parth Jindal welcomed his appointment and praised his experience.
Delhi Capitals finished sixth in the 2026 IPL.
One report says Ganguly will take over from Hemang Badani.
Delhi Capitals appointed former India captain Sourav Ganguly as head coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
Ganguly joined the franchise as an Advisor in 2019 and later held leadership roles, including Director of Cricket for the men’s and women’s teams.
He said Delhi Capitals is close to his heart and that he is eager to build a strong, fearless team.
Co-owner Parth Jindal praised Ganguly’s experience and leadership, saying they could help prepare the team to challenge for the IPL title.
Delhi Capitals finished sixth in the 2026 IPL; one report says Ganguly will replace Hemang Badani, who guided the team that season.
- Who
- Sourav Ganguly and Delhi Capitals.
- What
- Ganguly was appointed the franchise’s head coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
- When
- The appointment was announced on Tuesday, October 6; the year is not specified in every report.
- Where
- Delhi Capitals; a PTI report gives New Delhi as the dateline.
- Why
- The franchise announced the appointment; no specific reason for choosing Ganguly was stated. Ganguly said he was eager to work with the squad and build a strong, fearless team.
Franchise leadership’s view
Ganguly’s view
Expectations for the appointment
Franchise leadership’s view
Co-owner Parth Jindal said Ganguly’s experience, leadership and vision would help Delhi Capitals prepare to challenge for the IPL title and give players and staff a chance to learn from him.
Ganguly’s view
Ganguly described the role as an exciting responsibility and said he wants to work with the squad to build a strong and fearless team.
- Appointed
- Sourav Ganguly
- Role
- Head coach
- Team
- Delhi Capitals
- Season
- 2027 Indian Premier League
- Joined franchise
- 2019, as an Advisor
- Previous role
- Director of Cricket for the men’s and women’s teams
- Previous season finish
- Sixth in the 2026 IPL
- Outgoing coach
- Hemang Badani, according to one report
Sources
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