Chaminda Vaas Joins Delhi Capitals as Bowling Coach for IPL 2027

The Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals appointed former Sri Lankan cricketer Chaminda Vaas as their bowling coach on October 17, 2026, ahead of the 2027 season in New Delhi, India. The franchise announced the development via social media, welcoming the former player to the team.

Vaas, a World Cup winner and celebrated cricketer, takes over the bowling coach position from Munaf Patel, who held the role for the past two seasons. He joins a revamped coaching staff led by head coach Sourav Ganguly. The franchise also recently appointed former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh as assistant and batting coach for the upcoming season.

During his international career, Vaas became Sri Lanka's third-highest wicket-taker in Tests with 355 wickets and the second-highest wicket-taker in One Day Internationals with 400 scalps. He also accumulated 3,089 runs in 111 Test matches and 2,025 runs in 322 One Day Internationals. Yuvraj Singh expressed excitement about beginning a new chapter with the franchise, highlighting his old association with the team and his anticipation of teaming up with Sourav Ganguly as coaches to contribute to the talented squad's success.