Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh could make his debut as coach in the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. According to a report in Sportstar on Saturday, the Delhi-based franchise has initiated talks with the legendary cricketer regarding a possible coaching role.
After failing to qualify for the playoffs in the last three seasons of the IPL, the Delhi Capitals parted ways with Ricky Ponting last month. The former Australian skipper was associated with the DC for seven seasons, but he failed to help them win the title. After leaving his role as head coach, Ponting hinted that DC is looking for a former Indian cricketer as head coach.
Yuvraj, who played a big role in helping India win the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, retired from international cricket in 2019 after winning the IPL title with the Mumbai Indians. During his 12-year-long association with the league, he played for the Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab), Pune Warriors India, Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils), Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and MI.
Yuvraj was in contention to replace Ashish Nehra as the coach of the Gujarat Titans. But the latest report suggests that the former Indian pacer is likely to continue as the head coach, and the 2022 IPL champions are in touch with a couple of other former India cricketers to fill in for Gary Kirsten, who is now the head coach of Pakistan’s white ball team.
