Yuvraj Singh joins Delhi Capitals as assistant batting coach for upcoming IPL

Yuvraj Singh, the 44‑year‑old former India all‑rounder and 2011 World Cup winner, has been appointed as the assistant batting coach of the Delhi Capitals ahead of the next IPL season, marking his debut coaching role in the league. He will work under head coach Sourav Ganguly, his former captain, forming a two‑coach leadership team for the franchise.

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Yuvraj said he is thrilled to start this new phase, noting his long‑standing ties with the owners and his eagerness to collaborate with “Dada” in a coaching capacity. He described coaching as a genuine passion and expressed confidence that the talented squad will benefit from his involvement. Co‑owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi welcomed the former star, highlighting his impressive playing record, competitive spirit and deep cricket knowledge, and said the appointment should positively influence the team's campaign. Yuvraj previously played for the Delhi franchise in the 2015 edition, when it was still known as the Delhi Daredevils. Over his career he featured in 304 One Day Internationals, 40 Test matches and 58 T20 Internationals, and has mentored several established and emerging Indian cricketers in recent years.

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This move reflects a growing trend of former Indian internationals transitioning to IPL coaching roles, bringing on‑field experience to player development. The partnership of a celebrated ex‑captain and a decorated all‑rounder aims to strengthen Delhi Capitals' batting strategy for the forthcoming tournament.