Delhi Capitals (DC) has begun preparations for the IPL 2027 season. The team management has appointed Chaminda Vaas, a former fast bowler from Sri Lanka, to the position of fast bowling coach.
Previously, the franchise had assigned Sorav Ganguly the role of head coach, and Yuvraj Singh was designated as assistant coach and responsible for batting performance. With the new coaching staff, Delhi Capitals aims to improve its results and win the IPL title for the first time.
Chaminda Vaas is considered one of the experienced players in international cricket. He scored 355 runs in 111 Test matches and 400 runs in 322 ODI matches, as well as 6 wickets in 6 T20 Internationals. In total, he has accumulated 761 wickets in international cricket. He was also part of the Sri Lankan team that won the World Cup in 1996. Vaas previously played for Deccan Chargers in the first three seasons of the IPL, where he took 18 wickets in 13 matches with an average of 19.72.
Chaminda Vaas's return to the IPL comes after 16 years. His experience is expected to benefit the bowlers of Delhi. Prior to this, Vaas worked with the Sri Lankan national team. Additionally, he served as a bowling coach for Ireland during the 2016 T20 World Cup and worked as a consultant with New Zealand bowlers.
Delhi Capitals appointed Sorav Ganguly as head coach on October 6. Ganguly was previously associated with the franchise in 2019. However, this will be his first official role as head coach in the IPL. He has experience working with Pretoria Capitals in the South African SA20 League. Later, on October 13, Yuvraj Singh was included in the team's coaching staff. This marked his first official role in the coaching setup.
The appointment of Chaminda Vaas further strengthens the team's coaching staff. Delhi Capitals has yet to win the IPL title. In the 2025 season, the team failed to qualify for the playoffs, and in the 2026 season, they finished in sixth place. Following a series of disappointing results, the franchise decided to make changes to its coaching staff.