Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh becomes Delhi Capitals’ batting coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027Scroll down to read the full story
Published: October 13, 2026, 7:47 PM IST
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Delhi Capitals appoints as Yuvraj Singh for IPL 2027
The big step taken by Delhi Capitals ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 as the management appointed former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh as assistant and batting coach.
Yuvraj Singh is a senior player who has played 304 One-Day matches, 40 Test matches and 58 T20 games for IndiaHe is 44 years old and has helped India win many World CupsIn the last few years, he has also guided several experienced and young Indian players.
This new job is his first official role as a coachYuvraj will now begin his coaching journey in the IPL with the Delhi Capitals team.
This new job also brings Yuvraj back to the Delhi teamIn 2015, the same franchise (then called Delhi Daredevils) bought him for a big amount of Rs 16 croreThat made him the costliest player in IPL history at that timeHe played all 14 matches for the team that season.
Talking about the new appointment, Delhi Capitals chairman and co-owner, and JSW sports founder Parth Jindal said, “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Yuvi to the Delhi Capitals familyYuvi is one of Indian cricket’s greatest match-winners and someone who has played a pivotal role in mentoring many of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket todayHis experience, winning mindset, and ability to connect with players will be invaluable to our squad.”
“We wish him all the very best as he takes on his first formal coaching role, and we are excited to begin this new chapter togetherHis return to the franchise also marks 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 going forward.”
MrKiran Kumar Grandhi, co-owner, Delhi Capitals, and GMR sports founder said, “We are delighted to welcome Yuvraj Singh to Delhi Capitals as our Assistant & Batting CoachHis remarkable career, competitive spirit and deep understanding of the game make him a tremendous addition to our coaching setup.”
“This marks 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 meaningful difference to our players and our campaignWe look forward to working closely with him and wish him every success as he begins this exciting new chapter with Delhi Capitals.”
Speaking on his new role, Yuvraj said, “I am excited to begin a new chapter in my life with the Delhi CapitalsI have an old association with the franchise and know the owners well, which makes this a special opportunity for meI’m also looking forward to teaming up with Dada, this time as coachesCoaching is something I am truly passionate about, and I cannot wait to get started with this extremely talented squadI’m sure it’s going to be an exciting journey for me, and I look forward to contributing to the team’s success.”
