Former Indian star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh may return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after 5 years, but his role will change. He may be made the coach of Delhi Capitals. Sports Star, citing sources, claimed that the Delhi franchise has approached Yuvraj to become the coach. Talks are currently underway. Ricky Ponting, who left the post of coach of Delhi Capitals, had also hinted at this. He had said that the franchise is looking for a former Indian cricketer for the role of head coach. There were also speculations about GT becoming the coach
Last month, there were reports of Yuvraj becoming the coach of Gujarat Titans. The latest information in this matter is that Nehra may remain the head coach of Gujarat. The Gujarat team is looking for an Indian coach to replace batting coach Gary Kirsten. Kirsten left the Gujarat team and became the coach of Pakistan’s national team. Ricky Ponting had left the post last month
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting had left the post of head coach of Delhi Capitals last month. He was associated with Delhi Capitals for the last 7 seasons. Delhi team has failed to make it to the playoffs for the last three seasons. Yuvi’s debut assignment, retired in 2019
If Yuvraj Singh becomes the coach of Delhi, then this will be his debut assignment as a coach. Yuvi played IPL from 2008 to 2019. He was a part of Mumbai Indians in his last season of 2019. In this season, MI won the fourth title by defeating CSK. Yuvi was a part of Punjab Kings, Pune Warriors India, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad in his 12-year IPL career. Yuvraj was not a part of IPL in the 2012 season due to cancer treatment. Won 2 World Cups for India, was Player of the Series in 2011
Yuvraj Singh was a part of the Indian team that won the T20 in 2007 and the 2011 ODI World Cup. He also became the Player of the Tournament in 2011. Yuvraj has played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20 International matches. He has more than 11 thousand international runs to his name. Sourav Ganguly’s name is also being discussed
Before Yuvraj, there were speculations of Delhi Capitals franchise’s cricket director Sourav Ganguly being made the head coach of the team. The former India captain had also expressed his desire to play this role. Ganguly also oversees Delhi Capitals’ associate franchise ILT20 team Dubai Capitals and SA-T20 League team Pretoria Capitals. Read this sports news too…
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