The Delhi Capitals are gearing up for some big changes as they look ahead to IPL 2027. As per reports, former India captain Sourav Ganguly is expected to step in as the new head coach, taking over from Hemang Badani. Ganguly, a key figure in Indian cricket and a familiar face within the Capitals organization, is set to lead the team into a new era under JSW Sports. This shift comes on the heels of the Capitals missing out on the playoffs for two consecutive seasons. There are also whispers that former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh might join the coaching staff as the batting coach, signaling a major overhaul in the team’s leadership.
It seems Badani’s time as head coach is coming to a close after two tough seasons. He took the reins before IPL 2025, following Ricky Ponting’s exit, and worked alongside Venugopal Rao, Munaf Patel, and other support staff. Unfortunately, under his guidance, the Delhi team finished fifth in IPL 2025 and sixth in IPL 2026.
Delhi Capitals Looking For A Complete Overhaul Ahead Of IPL 2027
The anticipated coaching change is just one piece of a larger restructuring plan. According to the franchise’s ownership agreement, JSW Sports will take the reins of the men’s team operations for the next two years. With this shift, we can expect a fresh cricket leadership group to emerge. Ganguly is likely to head this new setup, while Yuvraj is being considered for the batting coach position, marking his first official coaching role.
On another note, the Delhi Capitals are also looking into significant changes to their squad. One of the most exciting developments is the potential return of Rishabh Pant, who left the franchise before the IPL 2025 mega auction to join the Lucknow Super Giants. There are reports suggesting that a trade involving Pant and Kuldeep Yadav is currently being discussed. If Pant makes his comeback, it would mean reuniting with the franchise’s most successful batter, who has racked up 3,284 runs in 111 matches and led the team for three seasons.
The franchise is looking to hit the reset button after finishing sixth in both IPL 2025 and IPL 2026. Even with standout players like Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, and Kuldeep Yadav on the roster, Delhi struggled to find their rhythm. They managed to win seven out of 14 matches in IPL 2026, but once again, they fell short of making the playoffs. With a fresh coaching setup, potential changes to the squad, and the exciting possibility of Pant’s return, the Delhi Capitals seem poised to embark on a new journey in their quest for that elusive first IPL title.
