New Delhi, 06 October (H.S.): Delhi Capitals on Tuesday appointed former India captain Sourav Ganguly as the team’s head coach ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Ganguly joined Delhi Capitals as an adviser in 2019.

According to information released to the media, Ganguly has held several key roles with the Capitals over the years, including serving as Director of Cricket for both the men’s and women’s teams.

Reacting to his appointment, Sourav Ganguly said he was excited to take on the role of head coach and described Delhi Capitals as a franchise that was very close to his heart. Recalling his long association with the owners, management, support staff and players, he said he was looking forward to working with the talented squad to build a strong and fearless team for the new season.

“I am looking forward to taking up the role of head coach in the IPL. Delhi Capitals is a franchise that is very close to my heart and with which I have had a strong relationship for many 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 some good cricket in recent times. I am looking forward to working with the squad, preparing for the new season and building a strong and fearless team,” he said.

Delhi Capitals Chairman and Co-owner Parth Jindal said Ganguly had always been an integral part of the franchise and expressed his pride at his appointment as head coach. He said Ganguly’s experience, leadership and vision would help the team prepare strongly for a title challenge, while also giving players and staff an opportunity to learn from him.

“Dada has always been an integral part of the Delhi Capitals family. I feel extremely proud and honoured to announce that one of India’s greatest captains and administrators is now stepping into the world of coaching as the head coach of Delhi Capitals. I am excited to see him take on this role, and I am confident that under his guidance and visionary leadership, Delhi Capitals will be best prepared to challenge for the IPL title. I look forward to all our players and staff learning from Dada and cannot wait to see the Delhi team in action soon,” he said.

Delhi Capitals Co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi said Ganguly had been an important part of the franchise’s journey for years and had played a significant role in strengthening its cricketing structure.

“Dada has been an integral part of the Delhi Capitals journey for years and has played an important role in strengthening our cricketing structure. His deep understanding of the franchise, along with his experience and leadership, will be invaluable to us as we move forward. We are delighted that he is taking on the role of head coach and look forward to seeing his vision and cricketing experience become part of the team. We wish him all the very best as he begins this exciting new chapter with Delhi Capitals,” Grandhi said.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar