IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals in talks with Yuvraj Singh for coaching role

Sportstar understands that Delhi Capitals, which struggled in the last couple of editions of the IPL, is keen on bringing Yuvraj on board even though a final decision is awaited.

FILE PHOTO: Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh speaks to media persons during the launch of the Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence, in Kolkata. | Photo Credit: PTI

Delhi Capitals has initiated discussions with former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh for a potential coaching role in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Sportstar has learned that the franchise, which has struggled in the last couple of IPL editions, is eager to bring Yuvraj—one of the icons of Indian cricket — on board, though a final decision is still pending.

Earlier reports suggested that Yuvraj was being considered to replace Ashish Nehra as the head coach of Gujarat Titans. However, sources now indicate that Nehra is likely to remain in his role, and the Titans are in talks with a few other former India cricketers to fill the position left vacant by Gary Kirsten, who has taken over as the head coach of Pakistan.

Despite lacking formal coaching experience, Yuvraj has worked closely with cricketers like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and several others from Punjab in recent years. With the departure of its long-time head coach Ricky Ponting, Delhi Capitals is considering bolstering its batting department under the guidance of the vastly experienced Yuvraj, who has played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs, and 58 T20Is. Yuvraj was also a pivotal member of India’s 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team.

The Delhi Capitals reached the IPL final in 2020 but was defeated by Mumbai Indians. In the following season, it made it to the playoffs, but since 2022, the team has failed to reach the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. With Ponting’s exit, the franchise is planning a major overhaul in its coaching department, with former India captain Sourav Ganguly leading as the director of cricket.

While there were speculations that Ganguly might take on the dual role of head coach and director of cricket, it is more likely that the franchise will assign the coaching responsibilities to someone else, allowing Ganguly to focus on overall operations.

However, it will be interesting to see whether the ongoing discussions with Yuvraj would have a positive outcome.