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Sourav Ganguly Named Delhi Capitals Head Coach
Delhi Capitals have chosen Sourav Ganguly to coach their team in the IPL.
Ganguly used to captain India and has worked with the franchise since 2019.
He has held advisory and cricket director roles there.
He said he is excited to take on the coaching job.
He wants to help the players build a strong and fearless team.
The article says Yuvraj Singh may become the batting coach, but the team has not confirmed that.
Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL.
Their best finish was second place in 2020.
Delhi Capitals named former India captain Sourav Ganguly as head coach on Tuesday, October 6.
Ganguly has been associated with the franchise since 2019 as an advisor and director of cricket.
He called the role an exciting responsibility and said he wants to build a strong, fearless team.
A possible appointment of former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh as batting coach has not been officially announced.
Delhi Capitals have never won an IPL title; they finished as runners-up in 2020.
- Who
- Delhi Capitals and newly named head coach Sourav Ganguly.
- What
- The franchise appointed Ganguly as its head coach.
- Where
- The appointment is with the Delhi Capitals, an Indian Premier League franchise.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday, October 6; the year is not specified in the article.
- Why
- Ganguly said he is looking forward to working with the squad and building a strong, fearless team.
Key facts
- New head coach
- Sourav Ganguly
- Announcement
- Tuesday, October 6; year not specified
- Franchise
- Delhi Capitals
- Ganguly's association
- Since 2019, in roles including advisor and director of cricket
- Possible batting coach
- Yuvraj Singh; no official appointment announcement
- IPL titles won by Delhi Capitals
- None
- Best IPL finish
- Runners-up in 2020
Quotes
Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain appointed head coach of Delhi Capitals
“I am looking forward to taking on the role of head coach in the IPL. Delhi Capitals is a franchise very close to my heart, and one that I have shared a strong relationship with over the years. I have worked closely with the owners, management, support staff, and players, which makes this an exciting responsibility for me. We have a talented group and have played a good brand of cricket in the recent past. I am looking forward to working with the squad, the new season, and building a strong and ”
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