New Delhi, Oct 15:
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has joined Delhi Capitals as assistant and batting coach, bringing his international experience and expertise to the franchise’s coaching set-up.
The appointment marks Yuvraj’s first formal coaching role after a distinguished playing career in which he was part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning teams. He was particularly influential in the 2011 World Cup, winning the Player of the Tournament award.
Yuvraj represented India in 40 Tests, 304 One-Day Internationals and 58 T20 Internationals. He also played for several franchises in the Indian Premier League, including Delhi, for whom he featured in 2015.
At Delhi Capitals, he will work with the coaching staff to strengthen the batting unit and help develop emerging players. His appointment reunites him with the Delhi franchise as it prepares for the upcoming IPL season.