Yuvraj Singh to join Delhi Capitals as coaching consultant: Report
What's the story
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will join the Delhi Capitals support staff for the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The news was confirmed by a senior DC official to Times of India. This will be Yuvraj's first official coaching role in the IPL. He has previously mentored players like Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, and Abdul Samad, but hasn't been part of a formal coaching setup until now.
Coaching journey
Yuvraj's mentoring skills are highly regarded
Yuvraj's work with young cricketers, especially Abhishek Sharma, has been closely monitored by several franchises. His experience and hands-on approach are seen as valuable assets. "Who wouldn't want a Yuvraj Singh in the dugout? Many of his former teammates, including Ashish Nehra, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, have had coaching stints in the IPL," the source said.
Coaching approach
His hands-on approach makes him an ideal candidate
The source further emphasized Yuvraj's unique coaching style, saying, "It's not limited to phone calls or virtual sessions." He is known for spending hours on the ground with his players. This hands-on approach has already benefited many cricketers in their careers. His inclusion in the Delhi Capitals team will surely be a big boost for the franchise.
Stats
Here are Yuvraj's IPL stats
In a career spanning nearly 17 years, Yuvraj bolstered India's middle order in white-ball cricket. However, the southpaw couldn't replicate his performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He scored 2,750 runs from 132 matches at an average of 24.77. However, his bowling did the trick. Notably, he remains the only player to have clinched two hat-tricks in a single IPL edition (2009). Yuvraj is only behind Amit Mishra (3) on the overall list.