India, Oct. 6 -- Delhi Capitals have appointed Sourav Ganguly as their new head coach ahead of the IPL 2027 Auction. Ganguly replaced Hemang Badani as head coach of the franchise, which is still searching for its maiden IPL title. The former India skipper has a long association with DC, starting in 2019 as an Advisor and later serving as Director of Cricket for both the men's and women's teams.

Ganguly was heavily linked with the franchise's head coach role in recent months after it missed the IPL playoffs in the last two seasons. With results not going their way, the planning, strategy, and player recruitment at the auction have come under scrutiny.

Ganguly expressed his excitement at taking on the new role, highlighting his long-stand...