Amit Mishra appointed spin coach for Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027

The Delhi Capitals franchise announced the start of pre-season training ahead of the IPL 2027 season by posting a message 'Work has begun' on social media. Along with this, the team released a 25-second video from the training center, although the franchise did not disclose the location of the training.

In the video, 34-year-old Karun Nair practices shots at the net in full batting gear. The recording shows him facing balls, executing drives and other shots. During this process, Delhi Capitals assistant and batting coach Yuvraj Singh provides him with constant feedback.

The coach noted Karun's shots with phrases such as 'beautiful head,' 'shot!', and 'good hands, Karun!'. The video demonstrates not only shot practice but also Yuvraj's close attention to the training process. It should be noted that 44-year-old Yuvraj will work alongside the team's head coach, Saurav Ganguly, who is 54 years old.

Yuvraj previously played for Capitals, featuring in 14 matches in 2015. Before that season, he was acquired for 16 million rupees and was considered the most expensive player in the IPL then. For the team, he scored 248 runs and took one wicket. Overall, Yuvraj played 132 matches in the IPL, scoring 2750 runs and taking 36 wickets. He retired from all formats of cricket in 2019.

Furthermore, Delhi Capitals published two videos featuring Yuvraj Singh on Friday. In one, he bats himself, and in the other, he discusses matters with Saurav Ganguly. Yuvraj stated that Saurav Ganguly specifically assigned him to conduct batting training for Delhi Capitals. He also asked him if he would like to become his assistant, to which Yuvraj replied that he has been his assistant for the last 25 years.

In recent years, many Indian players, including captains Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Prabhsimran Singh, have mentioned Yuvraj's important role in their success as batsmen.

Former explosive all-rounder of the Indian team Yuvraj Singh has started a new chapter in his coaching career. For the new IPL season, Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as an assistant and batting coach for the Delhi Capitals team.

With this appointment, the old duo with Saurabh Ganguly will be back on the field. Although Yuvraj Singh previously played for Delhi, this time he joins the team in a new role. Yuvraj Singh, who was a hero of India's victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, is starting his coaching career in the IPL with this franchise. Yuvraj has long-standing ties with the Delhi franchise.

Previously, in 2015, Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) acquired Yuvraj Singh for a record 16 crore. After such a high price, he became the most expensive player in IPL history.

Expressing joy about this new position, Yuvraj stated that he is very excited about starting a new chapter in his life with Delhi Capitals. He noted that he has long-standing connections with the franchise and knows the owners well, which makes this opportunity special. He also added that he looks forward to working as a coach alongside Dada (Saurabh Ganguly).

Despite this being Yuvraj's first experience as a coach in any franchise, he has recently mentored several young and rising Indian batsmen, such as Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill. His interaction with Abhishek Sharma, who gained particular fame in the T20 format due to his aggressive playing style, was particularly noticeable.

The Delhi Capitals team has not won any IPL titles yet, and after becoming runners-up in 2020, the team aims to win the trophy in the upcoming season. The addition of Yuvraj Singh to the coaching staff, following Saurabh Ganguly's appointment as head coach, is considered a significant step for the team.

Ahead of IPL 2027, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise continues to make significant changes to its squad. Following the departures of Stephen Fleming and Eric Simmons, CSK has decided to terminate its relationship with its long-time batting coach, Michael Hussey.

Michael Hussey, a former Australian left-hander, had a long history of collaboration with CSK. He initially played for the team as a player, scoring memorable runs and helping the team secure victories. Later, in 2018, he joined the franchise as a batting coach and held this position continuously.

As part of a plan to change the coaching staff, the franchise announced the termination of Hussey's contract on Saturday. This raises the question of who will become the new batting coach for the Chennai team.

The Chennai Super Kings team is preparing for a completely new look. This season, the franchise has made several major reshuffles in its support staff. Earlier this year, the team ended its cooperation with Stephen Fleming, who was a long-time coach, and former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan was appointed in his place. Additionally, the bowling coach, Eric Simmons, was replaced by former Indian fast bowler Mohit Sharma. The future of fielding coach James Foster remains uncertain.

Michael Hussey's departure may be linked to English connections. His excellent relationship with Stephen Fleming is well known, and there are rumors that Hussey may soon head the England Test team as the new batting coach. Previously, Hussey played an important role in the England team's victory during the T20 World Cup 2022 as a consultant, and he is also the head coach of Welsh Fire in The Hundred tournament.