EXCLUSIVE: Yuvraj Singh to jump into IPL coaching with Delhi Capitals

File photo of former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh. (OR) New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will join the Delhi Capitals support team from the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tech Word News. com has learned that Sourav Ganguly, who is expected to lead the franchise’s support set-up when the JSW Group returns to take control for the next two years, will have his former teammate in the basement.A senior DC official confirmed the development and TimesofIndia. com also reached out to Yuvraj and JSW Sports founder and director Partha Jindal for comment. The story will be updated when they respond.The role will mark Yuvraj’s first coaching job in the IPL. The 44-year-old has mentored the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh and Abdul Samad in recent years, while working with Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant and Priyansh Arya. However, he has not yet been part of a formal coaching set-up.His work with young cricketers and the impact he had on careers, especially that of Abhishek Sharma, were closely watched by several franchises. His experience and hands-on approach are seen as valuable assets, with Delhi Capitals potentially becoming the first franchise to bring him into an official role.“Who wouldn’t want Yuvraj Singh in the dugout? Many of his former team-mates, including Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, have held coaching posts in the IPL. Yuvraj may be a little late to the party, but he has spent a lot of time working with youngsters and understanding the demands of the role,” said a well-placed source.“He doesn’t just coach the players, he mentors them. It’s not limited to phone calls or virtual sessions. He spends hours on the ground, often standing behind the nets and working under the sun alongside his players. It’s a really hands-on approach that has benefited many cricketers,” the source added.

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