Yuvraj Singh joins Delhi Capitals coaching staff ahead of new IPL season, re-associating with franchise after 11 years

Legendary Yuvraj Singh joins Delhi Capitals coaching staff ahead of new IPL season NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has joined Delhi Capitals as their assistant and batting coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season, marking his first formal coaching role in his career.The appointment was officially announced by the JSW and GMR franchise on Tuesday. The Tech Word News reported the development earlier in June, with the franchise now confirming Yuvraj’s appointment.A veteran of 304 ODIs, 40 Tests and 58 T20Is, Yuvraj was a key architect of India’s triumphs in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. The 44-year-old has also mentored several established and up-and-coming Indian cricketers in recent years and will now make his IPL coaching debut with the Delhi Capitals.The appointment also marks a reunion with the franchise for Yuvraj. In 2015, Delhi Daredevils, as the team was then known, signed him for a record Rs 16 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history at the time. He represented the franchise in all 14 games this season.

Parth Jindal welcomes Yuvraj to Delhi Capitals

Commenting on the appointment, Delhi Capitals co-owner and JSW Sports founder Parth Jindal expressed his delight at bringing the former Indian all-rounder into the coaching environment.“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Yuvi to the Delhi Capitals family. Yuvi is one of the greatest match winners in Indian cricket and someone who has played a key role in mentoring many of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket today. His experience, winning mindset and ability to connect with players will be invaluable to our team.“We wish him the best as he takes on his first formal coaching role and are excited to begin this new chapter together. His return to the franchise is also a special moment for everyone associated with the Capitals and we look forward to seeing him work with Dada and the rest of the staff in the future,” Jindal said.Kiran Kumar Grandhi, co-owner of Delhi Capitals and founder of GMR Sports, also welcomed Yuvraj and praised his experience and competitive spirit.“We are delighted to welcome Yuvraj Singh to Delhi Capitals as our assistant and batting coach. His remarkable career, competitive spirit and deep understanding of the game make him a tremendous addition to our coaching set-up.”“This is his first formal coaching role in the IPL and we are confident that his insights, winning mindset and ability to mentor players will make a significant difference to our players and our campaign. We look forward to working closely with him and wish him well as he embarks on this exciting new chapter with Delhi Capitals,” said Grandhi.

Yuvraj Singh is excited to start a new chapter with Delhi Capitals

Yuvraj expressed his excitement at taking on the new role and described his existing association with the franchise and its owners as a special part of the opportunity. He was also looking forward to working alongside former India captain Sourav Ganguly, popularly known as Dada.“I am excited to start a new chapter in my life with the Delhi Capitals. I have a long association with the franchise and know the owners well, which makes this a special opportunity for me. I am also looking forward to teaming up with Dada, this time as coaches.”“Coaching is something I’m really excited about and I can’t wait to get started with this extremely talented team. I’m sure it’s going to be an exciting journey for me and I look forward to contributing to the team’s success,” said Yuvraj.

Yuvraj’s illustrious IPL career

Yuvraj enjoyed a distinguished IPL career, scoring 2,750 runs and taking 36 wickets in 132 matches. Renowned for his explosive batting and game-changing ability, he was instrumental in India’s historic World Cup triumphs in 2007 and 2011.