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DC IPL 2027 Support Staff: Full Coaches, Management Team and Tenure Details

Delhi Capitals (DC) are preparing for IPL 2027 with a new coaching structure led by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who was appointed head coach on October 6, 2026. The franchise is co-owned by JSW and GMR, and the coaching transition follows changes to the previous coaching group after the 2026 season.

Delhi Capitals have also appointed former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh as assistant and batting coach ahead of IPL 2027. This marks Yuvraj’s first formal coaching role in the IPL. The new leadership group is expected to focus on batting development, tactical planning and building a stronger team for the upcoming season. Some specialist coaching and support-staff appointments remain unconfirmed, so their roles should be treated as provisional until officially announced.

DC IPL 2027 Coaching Staff: Full List

Name

Role

Appointment / Tenure

Sourav Ganguly

Head Coach

Appointed on October 6, 2026

Yuvraj Singh

Assistant Coach and Batting Coach

Appointed in October 2026 for IPL 2027

Chaminda Vaas

Fast-Bowling Coach

Reported appointment; confirmation required

Amit Mishra

Spin-Bowling Coach

Reported appointment; confirmation required

John Mooney

Fielding Coach

Listed in projected 2027 support staff

Yalaka Gnaneswara Rao

Assistant Fielding Coach

Listed in projected 2027 support staff

Vijay Bharadwaj

Head of Scouting

Listed in the support structure

Iqbal Abdulla

Talent Scout

Listed in the support structure

DC Coaching Staff: Roles and Responsibilities

Sourav Ganguly – Head Coach

Sourav Ganguly was appointed Delhi Capitals’ head coach on October 6, 2026, ahead of IPL 2027. His association with the franchise began in 2019, when he joined as an advisor. He later held leadership positions, including Director of Cricket for the men’s and women’s teams.

As head coach, Ganguly will oversee team strategy, training, player development and match preparation. His international captaincy and administrative experience will be important as Delhi Capitals aim to win their first IPL title.

Yuvraj Singh – Assistant Coach and Batting Coach

Yuvraj Singh was appointed assistant and batting coach of Delhi Capitals in October 2026. The former India all-rounder won the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup and brings extensive international and IPL experience to the coaching group.

His responsibilities will include helping batters improve their technique, developing aggressive scoring strategies and preparing the batting unit for different match situations. IPL 2027 will mark his first formal coaching role in the league.

Chaminda Vaas – Fast-Bowling Coach

Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has been reported as a potential addition to Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2027 coaching setup. He brings extensive international experience in swing bowling and new-ball preparation.

His appointment should be treated as provisional until confirmed by the franchise. If appointed, he would be expected to help the pace attack with bowling technique, line and length, and match-specific strategies.

Amit Mishra – Spin-Bowling Coach

Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has been linked with a spin-bowling coaching role at Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027. He has extensive IPL experience and previously represented the franchise during his playing career.

A spin-bowling coach would help players develop variations, improve control and create plans for different pitches and opposition batters. His appointment remains subject to official confirmation.

John Mooney – Fielding Coach

John Mooney has been listed in projected Delhi Capitals support-staff information as fielding coach. The role involves improving catching, ground fielding, throwing accuracy and coordination across the team. His IPL 2027 position should be verified against the franchise’s final coaching announcement.

DC Medical and Support Staff

Name

Role

Tenure / Status

Craig Anthony de Weymarn

Physiotherapist

Listed in projected support-staff information

Deep Tomar

Assistant Physiotherapist

Listed in projected support-staff information

Amit Kumar

Assistant Physiotherapist

Listed in projected support-staff information

Sajan Thakur

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Listed in projected support-staff information

Sai Pranay Alakanti

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Listed in projected support-staff information

Hrushikesh Deo

Performance Analyst

Listed in projected support-staff information

DC Management and Administration Team

Name / Organisation

Position

Tenure / Status

Parth Jindal

Chairman and Co-owner

Associated with JSW Sports and Delhi Capitals

Kiran Kumar Grandhi

Co-owner

Associated with GMR Group and Delhi Capitals

JSW Sports

Co-owner and operating partner

Involved in franchise ownership and management

GMR Group

Co-owner

Long-standing franchise ownership partner

Vijay Bharadwaj

Head of Scouting

Listed in projected support-staff information

Iqbal Abdulla

Talent Scout

Listed in projected support-staff information

Srinath Balaji Nagarajan

Team Manager

Listed in projected support-staff information

Raoul McPherson

Assistant Team Manager

Listed in projected support-staff information

Former Delhi Capitals Coaching Staff

Name

Previous Role

Hemang Badani

Head Coach

Venugopal Rao

Director of Cricket

Munaf Patel

Bowling Coach

Ian Bell

Assistant Coach

John Mooney

Fielding Coach

 

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