Former Sri Lanka pace legend Chaminda Vaas is set to join Delhi Capitals as their fast bowling coach ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, as the franchise undertakes a sweeping overhaul of its entire backroom setup. The appointment is part of a larger rebuild that brings together several marquee names from Indian and international cricket.

A Star-Studded New Coaching Setup

Delhi Capitals officially parted ways with their previous coaching group earlier this month, announcing the split through their official social media accounts. The franchise is now building from scratch, with Sourav Ganguly — currently serving as JSW's Director of Cricket — taking the reins as head coach. Ganguly's appointment marks a significant chapter: his only prior head coaching role was with Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 earlier this year, alongside involvement with the DC women's side in the Women's Premier League (WPL).

Joining him is former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, confirmed as batting coach. A two-time World Cup winner for India in ODIs and T20Is, Yuvraj has already been working closely with the current generation — serving as a hands-on mentor to Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson in various capacities.

Vaas and Mishra Complete the Picture

Vaas brings extensive coaching credentials to the role. The Sri Lankan great has served in coaching capacities with the Sri Lanka men's national team and the SLC Academy on multiple occasions, and has also worked in consulting roles with New Zealand and Ireland. He has additionally held coaching positions across several franchise leagues globally.

Alongside Vaas, former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra — one of the IPL's most prolific wicket-takers — is reportedly set to join as spin-bowling coach. This would mark Mishra's first coaching stint following his retirement from all forms of cricket last year.

Trial Camps Signal Early Integration

The new coaching group has already been active on the ground. Ganguly, Yuvraj, and Mishra were present at DC's trials and off-season camp held at the Just Cricket Ground in Bengaluru in August. In September, Yuvraj, Mishra, and Vaas were all present at a further camp and trials at a ground in Aerocity, New Delhi — signalling early cohesion within the new setup.

Pant Returns, Pressure Mounts

The coaching revamp coincides with a marquee trade that saw former captain Rishabh Pant return to Delhi Capitals from Lucknow Super Giants, with left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav moving the other way. DC are currently captained by Axar Patel and finished sixth in IPL 2026. The franchise, still in search of their maiden IPL title, are clearly betting on experience and star power in the dugout to translate into results on the field.