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Delhi Capitals Reportedly Add Chaminda Vaas to Coaching Staff
Delhi Capitals are changing their coaching team after a disappointing IPL season.
The team has reportedly chosen Chaminda Vaas to coach its fast bowlers.
Vaas is a famous former cricketer from Sri Lanka.
He has already joined the team’s training camp in New Delhi.
Delhi Capitals also discussed coaching roles with Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan, but those plans did not work out.
Yuvraj Singh may become an assistant coach.
Sourav Ganguly may become the head coach.
Amit Mishra may also join the coaching group.
The team last reached the playoffs in 2021 and finished sixth in IPL 2026.
Delhi Capitals have reportedly appointed Sri Lanka great Chaminda Vaas as their new fast-bowling coach.
Vaas has joined Delhi Capitals’ preparatory camp in New Delhi.
The franchise also approached Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan, but neither coaching deal was completed.
Yuvraj Singh is expected to become assistant coach, while Sourav Ganguly is likely to be named head coach.
Delhi Capitals finished sixth in the IPL 2026 league stage and have not reached the playoffs since 2021.
- Who
- Delhi Capitals and former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas, with other reported coaching additions including Yuvraj Singh, Sourav Ganguly and Amit Mishra.
- What
- Delhi Capitals have reportedly appointed Chaminda Vaas as fast-bowling coach and are reshaping their coaching staff.
- Where
- The preparatory camp is in New Delhi.
- When
- Vaas has joined the preparatory camp; the article also refers to IPL 2026 and changes made earlier this year.
- Why
- The coaching changes follow another disappointing IPL campaign and Delhi Capitals’ continued absence from the playoffs since 2021.
Key facts
- Reported appointment
- Chaminda Vaas as Delhi Capitals’ fast-bowling coach
- Previous international achievement
- Vaas was part of Sri Lanka’s 1996 ODI World Cup-winning team.
- International wickets
- 761 wickets across formats during a 15-year international career
- Other reported coaches
- Yuvraj Singh is expected to be assistant coach, Sourav Ganguly is likely to be head coach, and Amit Mishra may join the setup.
- IPL 2026 result
- Delhi Capitals finished sixth in the league stage with seven wins and seven defeats.
- Playoff record
- Delhi Capitals have not reached the playoffs since 2021.
- Uncompleted talks
- Delhi Capitals spoke with Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan, but neither deal was completed.
Quotes
An unnamed source quoted by The Times of India
A source cited by The Times of India regarding Delhi Capitals’ coaching discussions
“Talks had progressed with Zaheer to advanced levels. The franchise had approached Kumble as well, but terms of appointment couldn’t be reached.”
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Parth Jindal
Co-owner of Delhi Capitals
“KL IS KLUTCH FOR @DelhiCapitals – one of the nicest guys I know and one who puts the team before himself always. We have unfinished business and will work hard together to make Delhi proud @IPL”
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Sources
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