Sourav Ganguly announced as Delhi Capitals’ head coach

Ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the Head Coach of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. His journey with the team commenced in 2019 when he became an Adviser to the franchise. Ganguly has since held several leadership roles within the Capitals organization, serving as the Director of Cricket for both the men's and women's teams.

Reacting to his new appointment, Ganguly expressed his enthusiasm to take on the Head Coach role, stating that Delhi Capitals holds a special place in his heart due to his longstanding association with the franchise. He emphasized his deep connections with the owners, management, staff, and players, noting that this makes his new role particularly exciting.

Ganguly highlighted the team's talent and recent good performances, looking forward to working with the squad to build a strong and fearless team for the new season. Delhi Capitals Chairman and co-owner Parth Jindal expressed pride in Ganguly's appointment, praising his experience, leadership, and vision which he believes will aid the team in their pursuit of the IPL title. The franchise finished IPL 2026 in sixth place.