Delhi Capitals have signalled a clear intention to rebuild their back‑room team for the upcoming season. The franchise says it is continuing a coaching staff reshaping process that began earlier, aiming to bring fresh voices and varied experience to the setup ahead of IPL 2027.
On 2026‑10‑17 Delhi Capitals announced that Chaminda Vaas would join the franchise as its fast bowling coach. The move is part of the broader coaching overhaul and places Vaas in a role where he will work directly with the team’s pace bowlers.
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Chaminda Vaas is described as a former Sri Lanka international who brings extensive experience to the Delhi Capitals setup. He is 52 years old, underscoring the blend of youth and veteran perspective he offers.
Saminda Wasudewa’s credentials include 355 wickets in Test cricket and 400 wickets in one‑day internationals.
The revamped coaching team is being led by Sourav Ganguly, whose presence is highlighted as a guiding force. Vaas’s appointment is positioned within this leadership structure, suggesting a collaborative environment where Ganguly’s vision shapes the new coaching direction.
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Also on 2026‑10‑17 Delhi Capitals confirmed that Saminda Wasudewa would be added to the playing roster as an all‑rounder for IPL 2027, taking the spot previously held by Murali Vijay. The club says the move is intended to strengthen the all‑rounder options available to the side.
Saminda Wasudewa’s credentials include 355 wickets in Test cricket and 400 wickets in one‑day internationals. These figures are presented as evidence of his long‑standing effectiveness with the ball at the highest level.
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Before joining Delhi Capitals, Wasudewa played for the Decca Chargers from 2008 to 2010.
Beyond the coaching and playing staff changes, Delhi Capitals have been active in the player trade market. The franchise mentions that key moves have involved T Natarajan, Zeeshan Ansari and Rishabh Pant, signalling a broader effort to reshape the squad composition.
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The appointments of Chaminda Vaas as fast bowling coach and Saminda Wasudewa as all‑rounder were both announced on the same date, 2026‑10‑17. This simultaneity points to a coordinated strategy by Delhi Capitals to refresh both the back‑room and the playing lineup ahead of IPL 2027.