Sports · Cricket · 11 hrs ago
Yuvraj Singh joins Delhi Capitals coaching staff for IPL 2027
Yuvraj Singh has joined Delhi Capitals’ coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
He will work as both assistant coach and batting coach, according to the franchise’s announcement.
This is the former India player’s first formal coaching role, although he has mentored young cricketers including Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma.
Yuvraj previously played for the Delhi franchise in 2015, making this his return after 11 years.
He will work alongside head coach Sourav Ganguly, his former India teammate.
Yuvraj said he is eager to begin coaching and contribute to the team’s success.
Yuvraj Singh has joined the Delhi Capitals coaching staff ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
He will serve as assistant coach and batting coach, marking his first formal coaching role.
The appointment was announced by the franchise on October 13, 2026.
Yuvraj’s return to the Delhi franchise comes 11 years after he played for the team in 2015.
He is set to work with head coach Sourav Ganguly, his former India teammate.
- Who
- Yuvraj Singh, former India cricketer.
- What
- He has joined Delhi Capitals as assistant coach and batting coach. It is his first formal coaching role.
- When
- The appointment was announced on October 13, 2026, ahead of the 2027 IPL season.
- Where
- Delhi Capitals, an IPL franchise based in Delhi.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Delhi Daredevils signed Yuvraj Singh for a record ₹16 crore, and he played all 14 matches that season.
Sourav Ganguly was appointed Delhi Capitals head coach.
Delhi Capitals announced Yuvraj Singh’s appointment to its coaching staff.
Yuvraj is set to take up his coaching role with the franchise.
- Role
- Assistant coach and batting coach
- Franchise
- Delhi Capitals
- Season
- IPL 2027
- Announcement date
- October 13, 2026
- Prior Delhi stint
- 2015; played 14 matches
- First coaching role
- First formal coaching role in his career
4 sources
Related
Matt Renshaw's 190 lifts Australia to 390 in Durban Test
1 hr ago · 18 sources
India beat West Indies by 14 runs to lead T20 series 2-1
28 mins ago · 8 sources
Weibgen’s second straight century leads Queensland to 15-run win over WA
1 hr ago · 4 sources
Afghanistan hold on for a dramatic draw against Bangladesh
3 hrs ago · 5 sources
What people are saying
I am excited to begin a new chapter in my life with the Delhi Capitals.
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Yuvi to the Delhi Capitals family.
We are delighted to welcome Yuvraj Singh to Delhi Capitals as our Assistant & Batting Coach.
Posts on X
A champion. A leader. 𝐀 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫. 🐅🔥 The legend who inspired generations is ready to shape Dilli's legacy. Welcome home, Yuvi paa! 💙❤️