India, Oct. 21 -- Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has joined the Delhi Capitals backroom staff, as he becomes their spin-bowling coach in the lead-up to the IPL 2027 season. He retired from all forms of cricket in September 2025, and this is his first coaching assignment in the league. This marks a homecoming for Amit Mishra to the franchise where he began his IPL career in 2008.

Expressing his excitement in a video shared on the franchise's social media handles, Mishra reflected on his deep connection with the city and team.

"Dilli dilwallon ki hai (Delhi belongs to the big-hearted). When the first season of the IPL was held, I was a part of DC. Today, as I start my coaching career with the same team, I am very happy. Dilli is my ...