Delhi Capitals appoint Chaminda Vaas as bowling coach: Details here
What's the story
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Chaminda Vaas has been appointed the Delhi Capitals bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise had been in talks with a couple of former Indian bowlers, including Zaheer Khan and Anil Kumble, but those negotiations didn't materialize. The decision comes after two challenging seasons with head coach Hemang Badani, director Venugopal Rao, and bowling coach Munaf Patel.
Staff changes
Major changes in DC's coaching staff
The appointment of Vaas is part of a major overhaul in the coaching staff of Delhi Capitals. The franchise has also appointed Yuvraj Singh as their batting coach.
Sourav Ganguly is likely to be named as the head coach while former India spinner Amit Mishra is also expected to join this new setup.
This comes after DC's failure to qualify for the playoffs since 2021.
Career highlights
Who is Chaminda Vaas?
Vaas, a legendary left-arm pacer, is one of the greatest bowlers to have represented Sri Lanka.
The 1996 ODI World Cup winner, Vaas took a staggering 761 wickets across formats in his 15-year international career.
Vaas is one of only four players to have taken 400-plus ODI wickets.
He has already joined Delhi Capitals' preparatory camp in New Delhi as their new fast bowling coach.
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Best returns in an ODI
According to Cricinfo, Vaas remains the only bowler to take eight wickets in an ODI. His 8/19 against Zimbabwe in the 2001 Colombo ODI was the best bowling performance in the format.
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How DC fared in IPL 2026
Under Axar Patel, DC finished sixth in the 2026 IPL season. They finished with seven wins and as many defeats in 14 games. Their Net Run Rate was -0.651.