File photo of former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh. (ANI)
New Delhi: Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh will join the Delhi Capitals support staff from the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). TimesofIndia.com has learnt that Sourav Ganguly, who is expected to lead the franchise's support setup when JSW Group returns to take control for the next two years, will have his former teammate in the dugout. A senior DC official confirmed the development and TimesofIndia.com has also reached out to Yuvraj and JSW Sports founder and director Parth Jindal for a comment. The story will be updated when they respond.
The role will mark Yuvraj's first coaching stint in the IPL. The 44-year-old has mentored players such as Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh and Abdul Samad in recent years, while also working with Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant and Priyansh Arya.
However, he has not yet been part of a formal coaching setup. Multiple franchises have closely followed his work with young cricketers and the impact he has had on careers, particularly that of Abhishek Sharma. His experience and hands-on approach are viewed as valuable assets, with Delhi Capitals potentially becoming the first franchise to bring him into an official role. "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 well-placed source said. "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.
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