Delhi Capitals Hires Chaminda Vaas as Fast-Bowling Coach Ahead of 2027 IPL
· Sports · Sportstar, News18
Delhi Capitals have quietly onboarded former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as their fast bowling coach, with sources confirming his presence at the team’s preparatory camp in New Delhi. Vaas, 51, joins alongside Amit Mishra as the spin bowling coach, marking a significant overhaul of the franchise’s coaching staff after a disappointing 2025 season where they failed to qualify for the playoffs. Vaas, known for his 355 Test and 400 ODI wickets and his pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup victory, brings extensive international coaching experience. The team has also appointed former India captain Sourav Ganguly as head coach, with Yuvraj Singh as assistant coach, signaling a strategic push to rebuild competitiveness for the upcoming 2027 IPL season.
Why it matters
The hiring of Vaas and the coaching reshuffle directly impact Delhi Capitals’ performance in the 2027 IPL, where the team aims to bounce back from playoff elimination. Fans and players will now have access to high-level mentorship from Vaas and Mishra, while the franchise’s strategic overhaul could determine its playoff fortunes. The move also underscores the IPL’s growing reliance on global coaching expertise to elevate domestic talent.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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