Delhi Capitals appoint Amit Mishra as spin-bowling coach

Delhi Capitals have appointed Amit Mishra as the franchise’s spin-bowling coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League season, giving the former India leg-spinner his first coaching role in the league. The franchise announced the appointment on October 21, 2026, saying Mishra had returned to the team where he began his IPL career. Mishra played 162 IPL matches and took 174 wickets, according to career statistics reported with the announcement. He also holds the tournament record for three hat-tricks, each taken while representing a different team. His IPL career included stints with Delhi Daredevils, now Delhi Capitals, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants. The appointment places Mishra among a coaching group led by head coach Sourav Ganguly. The reported staff also includes Yuvraj Singh as assistant and batting coach and Chaminda Vaas as bowling coach. Delhi Capitals have not announced further details of Mishra’s responsibilities. Mishra said in a video posted by the franchise that he was happy to begin his coaching career with Delhi, where his IPL journey started. His playing experience also included 22 Test matches, 36 one-day internationals and 10...