Delhi Capitals (DC) are strengthening their coaching set-up for IPL 2027 with the addition of former Sri Lankan pacer, Chaminda Vaas, as their fast-bowling coach. This decision complements the recent appointments of Sourav Ganguly as head coach and Yuvraj Singh as assistant and batting coach.
In a video released by DC, Vaas expressed his coaching philosophy, stating, “I give a lot of freedom for the bowlers. Being a fast bowler – I played so many years – I always believe that bowlers should come with their plans. If they don’t know, then I’m there to help them, give my experience, whatever… the field settings.” He further emphasised the importance of bowlers recognising their strengths and understanding field placements.
Though new to the IPL coaching scene, Vaas comes with substantial international coaching experience. He has previously worked with the Sri Lankan national team in various capacities, including stints from 2012 to 2022. His international coaching career began with New Zealand, and he also had involvement with Ireland during the 2016 World T20. More recently, he took charge as head coach for Kandy Royals in the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) and for NYS Lagos in the 2024 Zim Afro T10 League.
Amit Mishra, the soon-to-be spin-bowling coach, and Vaas are believed to have already engaged with Delhi’s academy players. This strategic move aligns with DC’s ongoing efforts to restructure the team, following their sixth-place finish in IPL 2026.
In player movements, DC traded the left-arm fast bowler T Natarajan to Sunrisers Hyderabad while acquiring leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Additionally, they traded Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow Super Giants in exchange for wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant.
The team’s management adjustments are part of an agreement between the franchise’s co-owners, GMR Sports India Pvt Ltd and Jindal South West (JSW) Sports, to alternate control of operations every two years post-IPL 2024. As DC gears up for the upcoming season, the fresh infusion of expertise aims to break their IPL title drought.
