Delhi Capitals appoint Chaminda Vaas as fast-bowling coach

Delhi Capitals appointed former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as the team’s fast-bowling coach on October 17, 2026, ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season. He replaces Munaf Patel, who held the bowling-coach role for the previous two seasons, according to reports of the franchise’s announcement. Vaas joins a coaching group led by head coach Sourav Ganguly, with Yuvraj Singh serving as batting and assistant coach. The appointment adds a specialist fast-bowling coach to Delhi’s support staff as the franchise prepares for the next IPL season. Vaas was a member of Sri Lanka’s 1996 Cricket World Cup-winning team. He took 355 wickets in 111 Test matches and 400 wickets in one-day internationals, figures reported for his international career. He was known for swing bowling and accuracy during his playing career. His coaching experience includes three stints with Sri Lanka’s men’s team. He joined the national setup as a bowling coach from 2013 to 2015 and later returned to work with the side. In 2016, he served as Ireland’s bowling coach during the T20 World Cup before returning to Sri Lanka, according to the reports. Vaas also has previous IPL experience as a player. He...