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Sourav Ganguly returns to Delhi Capitals as head coach for IPL 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Sourav Ganguly returns to Delhi Capitals as head coach for IPL 2027

Summary

Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the head coach of Delhi Capitals for the 2027 Indian Premier League season. He succeeds Hemang Badani, following two seasons in which the team failed to make the playoffs. Ganguly has a longstanding association with the franchise, previously serving as an Advisor and Director of Cricket. He expressed excitement about the opportunity and his desire to build a strong team, leveraging his previous experience with the organization. Parth Jindal, Delhi Capitals’ Chairman, emphasized Ganguly's integral role within the franchise and his leadership qualities.

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Key Details

•Ganguly joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an Advisor.
•He has held multiple roles, including Director of Cricket.
•Ganguly coached Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 League last year.
•Delhi Capitals missed the playoffs under Hemang Badani.
•Parth Jindal welcomes Ganguly's return as head coach.

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2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Sourav Ganguly returns to Delhi Capitals as head coach for IPL 2027

What they're saying

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Sourav Ganguly first joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an Advisor. Since then, he has held several roles within the franchise, including Director of Cricket for both the men’s and women’s teams. The 54-year-old was also the head coach of Pretoria Capitals, Delhi Capitals’ SA20 team, last year.
— Yahoo Sports

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