{
  "id": 14212950,
  "title": "Yuvraj Singh Joins Sourav Ganguly At Delhi Capitals As Assistant & Batting Coach Ahead Of IPL 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/yuvraj-singh-joins-sourav-ganguly-at-delhi-capitals-as-assistant",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:34:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/yuvraj-singh-joins-sourav-ganguly-at-delhi-capitals-as-assistant-batting-coach-ahead-of-ipl-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has joined the Delhi Capitals as an assistant and batting coach for the upcoming IPL 2027 season. Sourav Ganguly has taken over as the head coach. Singh previously played for Delhi Capitals in the IPL and has a history of working with batsman Rishabh Pant, who is set to return to the franchise. Known for his remarkable career, Singh has played in 304 ODIs, 40 Tests, and 58 T20Is. This marks his first formal coaching role, as he aims to make his IPL coaching debut with Delhi Capitals. The appointment also reunites Singh with the franchise, as he signed with Delhi Daredevils for a record Rs 16 crore in 2015, making him the most expensive player in IPL history at the time.",
  "summary": "Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has joined the Delhi Capitals staff for the upcoming IPL 2027 season. Singh will take up the role of assistant and batting coach, with Sourav Ganguly taking the reigns as head coach. Singh played for DC during his IPL career and has previously worked with Rishabh Pant, who also returned to the franchise. A champion. A leader. . The legend who inspired…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Yuvraj Singh named new Delhi Capitals batting coach for IPL 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/yuvraj-singh-named-new-delhi-capitals-batting-coach-for-ipl-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:30:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Yuvraj Singh reunites with Ganguly at Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/yuvraj-singh-reunites-with-ganguly-at-delhi-capitals-for-ipl-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:46:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}