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Delhi Capitals appoint former Sri Lankan all-rounder as fast-bowling coach ahead of IPL 2027

hellohimachalse@gmail.com 17 Oct 2026 1 hour ago

New Delhi: have strengthened their coaching setup ahead of the IPL 2027, appointing former Sri Lanka all-rounder Chaminda Vaas as their bowling coach on Saturday, October 17. The franchise has confirmed the appointment through a social media video featuring Vaas, completing another major addition after Sourav Ganguly and .

Vaas was one of Sri Lanka’s most successful pacers, finishing his international career with 355 wickets in 111 Test matches and 400 wickets in 322 ODIs. He was a member of Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning team and was known for his ability to swing the new ball.

The 52-year-old has worked with Sri Lanka’s senior team and served as Ireland’s bowling coach during the 2016 T20 World Cup. He has also worked as a fast-bowling consultant for New Zealand. His appointment marks another major step in DC’s overhaul as the franchise looks to build a stronger support staff for the IPL 2027 season.

Ganguly, Yuvraj lead Delhi Capitals’ coaching reshuffle

Earlier, DC appointed former India captain Ganguly as head coach on October 6. The announcement marks his first stint as head coach in the IPL after leading Pretoria Capitals in the SA20. After this, the franchise signed Yuvraj as assistant coach and batting coach on October 13.

The former all-rounder played key roles in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs, reuniting with Ganguly as DC seek to win their maiden IPL title. The change in coaching setup came after DC parted ways with their previous staff following two seasons under head coach Hemang Badani. The Delhi-based franchise finished sixth in the last edition and missed the playoffs in 2025.

With Vaas’s international bowling experience, Ganguly’s leadership and Yuvraj’s batting expertise, Delhi Capitals will look to make the most of their revamped coaching setup and mount a stronger challenge for the IPL title.

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