Delhi Capitals have appointed Sourav Ganguly as their new head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 Auction. Ganguly replaced Hemang Badani as head coach of the franchise, which is still searching for its maiden IPL title. The former India skipper has a long association with DC, starting in 2019 as an Advisor and later serving as Director of Cricket for both the men’s and women’s teams.
Ganguly was heavily linked with the franchise’s head coach role in recent months after it missed the IPL playoffs in the last two seasons. With results not going their way, the planning, strategy, and player recruitment at the auction have come under scrutiny.
Ganguly expressed his excitement at taking on the new role, highlighting his long-standing association with the franchise and his belief in the squad’s potential.
“I am looking forward to take on the role of Head Coach in the IPL. Delhi Capitals is a franchise very close to my heart, and one that I have shared a strong relationship with over the years. I have worked closely with the owners, management, support staff and players, which makes this an exciting responsibility for me. We have a talented group and have played a good brand of cricket in the recent past. I am looking forward to working with the squad, the new season, and building a strong and fearless team,” Ganguly said in the statement released by the franchise.
The Capitals finished sixth in the IPL season earlier this year, another season of disappointment: they started strong in the initial phase, but their form faded and they eventually failed to make the playoffs.