Goa, Oct. 13 -- In a major development ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, former Indian star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has officially entered the coaching arena after being named assistant coach and batting coach of the Delhi Capitals. The appointment marks the World Cup hero's first formal coaching position at the professional level, following years of informally mentoring rising Indian talents such as Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh.

The high-profile move serves as a dual reunion for Yuvraj. He returns to the franchise he once played for during the 2015 IPL season, when Delhi acquired him for a then-record auction fee of INR 16 crore. Additionally, the assignment reunites him with former Indian national team cap...