Delhi Capitals IPL 2027 big shake-up continues as Sri Lankan legend joins Sourav Ganguly’s squad

Delhi Capitals players (PTI Photo) Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Chaminda Vaas is set for his first coaching stint in the Indian Premier League after being appointed as the fast bowling coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2027 season.One of Sri Lanka’s most successful fast bowlers, Vaas took 355 wickets in Tests and 400 in ODIs during his international career. He joins a revamped Capitals coaching staff led by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, with former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh appointed as assistant and batting coach earlier this week.The 52-year-old replaces former India pacer Munaf Patel, who was Delhi’s bowling coach for the previous two seasons.Vaas brings considerable international coaching experience to the role. He worked with the Sri Lanka men’s team in three separate stints and also had a brief coaching contract with New Zealand. He was appointed as Sri Lanka’s bowling coach between 2013 and 2015 before taking up the same role with Ireland at the 2016 World T20 Cup. He subsequently returned to the Sri Lankan set-up.The former left-arm pacer is also familiar with the IPL, having represented the Deccan Chargers between 2008 and 2010. He collected 18 goals in 13 games for the franchise.Vaas’ appointment is the latest development in Delhi Capitals’ preparations for the 2027 season as the franchise continues to rebuild its backcourt under Ganguly.Delhi have also been active in the player trading market in recent months. Pacer T Natarajan has moved back to Sunrisers Hyderabad from Delhi, with spinner Zeeshan Ansari heading the other way. Acquired by Delhi for Rs 10.75 crore in the 2025 auction, Natarajan moved to SRH for a revised fee of Rs 5 crore, while Ansari joined the Capitals for his existing fee of Rs 40 crore.In another major trade announced months ago, Rishabh Pant returned to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, while left-armer Kuldeep Yadav moved to Lucknow. Pant, who spent nine seasons with Delhi between 2016 and 2024, took a pay cut from his auction price of Rs 27 crore to Rs 15 crore for his return to the franchise.