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Chaminda Vaas roped in as Delhi Capitals fast-bowling coach

One of Sri Lanka's most successful bowlers with 355 wickets in 111 Tests and 400 in ODIs, Vaas replaces Munaf Patel, who was the team's bowling coach in the previous two seasons

By Authors and Contributors · The Hindu

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:26 AM

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Delhi Capitals hired Chaminda Vaas as fast-bowling coach, with Amit Mishra set to become spin-bowling coach.
Chaminda Vaas replaces Munaf Patel and joins head coach Sourav Ganguly and assistant coach Yuvraj Singh.
The 2027 season will mark Chaminda Vaas's first coaching stint in the Indian Premier League.

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Delhi Capitals announced former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas as their fast-bowling coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Vaas joins a coaching setup that features head coach Sourav Ganguly and assistant coach Yuvraj Singh. Meanwhile, former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra is expected to be named the franchise's spin-bowling coach later in the week.

Vaas, who replaces Munaf Patel, takes on his first coaching role in the IPL after previously winning the 2009 title with Deccan Chargers. Mishra brings extensive IPL experience, having made 162 appearances across four franchises.

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