great cricketers of india Yuvraj Singh He is all set to start his professional coaching career by joining the Delhi Capitals franchise ahead of the 2027 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to reports, Yuvraj is set to enter the franchise set-up as director of cricket along with his first international captain Sourav Ganguly.
The World Cup-winning veteran is set to enter a new innings, having been away from high-profile roles since he retired from the game in 2019, with a senior DC official confirming the development. Yuvraj was already associated with the Delhi-based franchise as a player When he represented Delhi Daredevils in the 2015 season of the cash-rich tournament.
“Who wouldn't want Yuvraj Singh in the dugout? Many of his former teammates, including Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, have coached in the IPL. Yuvraj may be a little late to the party, but he has spent a lot of time working with the youngsters and understanding the demands of the role,'' Times of India quoted a source as saying.
Yuvraj, winner of two IPLs, has built a strong CV for himself ahead of his journey with the Delhi team. He has famously been the man behind the resurgence Abhishek Sharma As a ruthless T20 cricketer, he also mentored current Indian captain Shubman Gill. Ahead of IPL 2026, he also spent time with Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant for the season.
“He doesn't just coach the players; he mentors them. It's not limited to phone calls or virtual sessions. He spends hours on the field, often standing behind the nets and working with his players in the sun. It's a really hands-on approach that has benefited many cricketers,” the source said.
Yuvraj is also appreciated by the fraternity for producing many cricketers like Punjab Prabhsimran SinghAnmolpreet Singh, and Naman Dheer, to name a few.
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