No Sourav Ganguly! Hemang Badani Takes Over as Head Coach of Delhi Capitals Ahead of IPL 2025

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The Delhi Capitals are entering a new chapter with the appointment of Hemang Badani as their head coach and Venugopal Rao as the director of cricket. This shift in leadership aims to end the team’s long wait for an IPL title as they prepare for the 2025 auctions.

Delhi Capitals Coaching Changes

Badani, a former batter for India, steps into the head coach role, succeeding Ricky Ponting. Ponting had a significant seven-year tenure with the Capitals, helping the team to become serious contenders but ultimately falling short of winning the coveted trophy.

Badani, who captained Tamil Nadu and has valuable coaching experience, is expected to bring fresh ideas and strategies to the team. His successful stint with the Chepauk Super Gillies in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is particularly noteworthy, where he guided the team to three titles and played a key role in developing talents like R Sai Kishore.

In a parallel move, Venugopal Rao takes on the director of cricket position, previously held by Sourav Ganguly. Rao, who also represented India and has a background in the IPL, will oversee all cricketing operations. His focus on strategy and long-term planning is seen as vital for the franchise’s future direction.

A Fresh Start for the Delhi Capitals

This reshuffle comes at a crucial time for the Capitals, who have struggled to capture the IPL title despite being competitive in recent years. The team’s management has opted not to renew the contract of long-serving assistant coach and talent scout Pravin Amre, marking a clear shift in their operational approach.

The owners, GMR Group and JSW Sports, have outlined this new direction as part of their strategy to strengthen the team. They aim to revamp their operations not just in the IPL but also in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). GMR Group will manage the men’s team for the next two seasons, while JSW Sports will focus on the women’s team.

Meanwhile, Sourav Ganguly has transitioned to become the Director of Cricket for the women’s team in the WPL for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. He is set to return to his IPL duties in 2027 when JSW Sports resumes control of the men’s team.

As Badani and Rao step into their new roles, the Delhi Capitals are optimistic that this leadership duo can steer the franchise towards its first IPL championship. With the 2025 season approaching, all eyes will be on how the Capitals reinvent themselves both on and off the field.

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