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Ganguly Says Ombudsman Order Clears Delhi Capitals Coaching Role
Sourav Ganguly is going to coach the Delhi Capitals in the 2027 season.
It will be his first time as head coach of an IPL team.
He has also been president of the Cricket Association of Bengal.
Some people asked whether holding both roles could create a conflict of interest.
Ganguly said he has an order from the BCCI ombudsman about the issue.
He also said he is looking forward to coaching Delhi.
Separately, he supported India playing football matches against strong teams.
He said those games can help Indian players learn and improve.
Sourav Ganguly said he has a BCCI ombudsman order addressing concerns about a possible conflict of interest.
He will replace Hemang Badani as Delhi Capitals head coach for the 2027 season, his first IPL head-coaching role.
Ganguly said he is looking forward to the role and expects Delhi to play well.
He continues as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal while taking charge of Delhi Capitals.
Ganguly also backed India’s friendlies against strong international teams, saying they can help Indian footballers improve.
- Who
- Sourav Ganguly, Delhi Capitals and the Cricket Association of Bengal.
- What
- Ganguly said a BCCI ombudsman order addresses concerns about a possible conflict of interest as he takes the Delhi Capitals head-coaching role.
- Where
- Kolkata, where Ganguly spoke to reporters after attending the India-Uruguay friendly at Salt Lake Stadium.
- When
- Ganguly spoke to reporters on October 7; he is set to coach Delhi Capitals in the 2027 season.
- Why
- He was asked whether combining the Delhi Capitals coaching role with his Cricket Association of Bengal presidency could create a conflict of interest.
Key facts
- Incoming head coach
- Sourav Ganguly
- Team
- Delhi Capitals
- Season
- 2027
- Predecessor
- Hemang Badani
- Other role mentioned
- President of the Cricket Association of Bengal
- Ganguly’s response on conflict concerns
- He said he has the order of the BCCI ombudsman.
- Prior Delhi Capitals involvement
- Associated with the team since 2019 in several roles, including Director of Cricket for the men’s and women’s teams.
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Sourav Ganguly
Former India cricket captain and incoming Delhi Capitals head coach
“I’ve got the order of ombudsman.”
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