Yuvraj has also won the World Cup several times for the country along with 304 ODIs, 40 Tests and 58 T20 International matches.

New Delhi, (Language) Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was on Tuesday appointed the assistant and batting coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2027 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

44-year-old Yuvraj, who has played 304 ODIs, 40 Tests and 58 T20 International matches for the country, has also won the World Cup several times. This former legend has played the role of mentor to many established and emerging Indian players like Shubhman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh.

He will formally join the coaching team of any team for the first time. Yuvraj said in a statement issued by the franchise, “I am very excited to start a new chapter of my life with Delhi Capitals. I have a long association with this franchise and know its owners very well. So this opportunity is special for me.

He said, “I am also looking forward to working with Dada (Sourav Ganguly) as a coach this time.” I have a deep passion for cricket coaching and am looking forward to starting work with this extremely talented team. I am confident that this journey will be exciting and I will try my best to contribute to the success of the team.

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