New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh He will join the Delhi Capitals support squad for the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sourav Ganguly, who is expected to lead the franchise’s support setup when JSW Group returns to take control over the next two years, will have his former teammate in the dugout, TimesofIndia.com has learnt.A senior DC official confirmed the development and TimesofIndia.com also reached out to Yuvraj and JSW Sports founder and director Parth Jindal for a comment. The story will be updated upon response.This role will mark Yuvraj’s first coaching stint in the Indian Premier League. The 44-year-old has mentored players like Abhishek Sharma, Prabhasimran Singh and Abdul Samad in recent years, while also working with Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant and Priyansh Arya. However, he has not yet participated in formal training.Many franchises have closely followed his work with young cricketers and his impact on their careers, particularly the impact of Abhishek Sharma. His experience and hands-on approach are seen as valuable assets and Delhi Capitals is likely to become the first franchise to bring him on board in an official position.“Who wouldn’t want Yuvraj Singh in the dugout? Many of his former teammates, including Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, had coaching stints in the IPL. Yuvraj may be a little late to the party, but he has spent a lot of time working with the youngsters and understanding the demands of the role,” said a source familiar with the matter.“He not only coaches the players, he mentors them. It’s not just phone calls or virtual sessions. He spends hours on the ground, often standing behind the nets and working in the sun alongside his players. It’s a real hands-on approach that many cricketers have benefited from,” the source added.
