New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will join the Delhi Capitals support staff from the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). TimesofIndia.com has learned that Sourav Ganguly, who is expected to lead the franchise’s support when the JSW Group returns to take over in the next two years, will have his former teammate in the game.A senior DC official confirmed the development and TimesofIndia.com also contacted Yuvraj and JSW Sports founder and director Parth Jindal for comment. The story will be updated when they respond.This role will be Mark Yuvraj’s first coaching engagement 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 was not yet part of the formal coaching staff.Multiple franchises have closely followed his work with young cricketers and the impact he has had on the careers of Abhishek Sharma in particular. His experience and hands-on approach are seen as valuable assets, with the Delhi Capitals potentially becoming the first franchise to bring him into an official role.“Who wouldn’t want Yuvraj Singh at the club? Many of his former teammates, including Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, have been coaches 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 well-placed source.“He doesn’t just coach the players; he mentors them. He’s not limited to phone calls or virtual sessions. He spends hours on the field, often standing behind the nets and working under the sun alongside his players. It’s a truly hands-on approach that has benefited a number of cricketers,” the source added.
