Legendary India cricketer Yuvraj Singh is all set to begin his professional coaching career, joining the Delhi Capitals franchise ahead of the 2027 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to reports, Yuvraj is set to enter the franchise set-up with Sourav Ganguly, his first international captain, at the helm of affairs as the director of cricket.
A senior DC official has confirmed the development, with the World Cup-winning veteran all set to enter a new foray, having been away from high-profile roles since his retirement from the game in 2019. Yuvraj had already been associated with the Delhi-based franchise as a player when he represented the Delhi Daredevils in the 2015 season of the cash-rich tournament.
“Who wouldn’t want a Yuvraj Singh in the dugout? Many of his former teammates, including Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, have had coaching stints in the IPL. Yuvraj may be a little late to the party, but he has spent considerable time working with youngsters and understanding the demands of the role,” a source was quoted as saying by The Times of India.
Yuvraj, a winner of two IPLs, has built a strong CV for himself before his journey with the Delhi side. He has been famously the man behind the resurgence of Abhishek Sharma as a ferocious T20 cricketer, while also mentoring current India captain Shubman Gill. Ahead of IPL 2026, he also spent time with Rishabh Pant, the Lucknow Super Giants captain for the season.
“He doesn’t just train 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 genuinely hands-on approach that has benefited numerous cricketers,” the source added.
Yuvraj is also lauded by the fraternity to have groomed several Punjab cricketers like Prabhsimran Singh, Anmolpreet Singh, and Naman Dhir, to name a few.
