Delhi Capitals assistant and batting coach Yuvraj Singh wants to bring back the belief that the franchise can qualify for the IPL playoffs and compete for the title. He will work alongside head coach Sourav Ganguly, with the duo aiming to build a team that can handle pressure and challenge any opponent.

Delhi Capitals are yet to win an IPL title since the tournament began in 2008. Their last appearance in the playoffs came in the 2021 season, when they reached the final four.

Yuvraj believes the team has enough talent to turn things around and says the first step is to restore confidence in the dressing room.

Yuvraj Singh Backs Delhi Capitals’ Batting Strength

Yuvraj believes Delhi Capitals have enough quality in their squad and do not need to make major changes to their combinations. Instead, he wants the players to trust their abilities and perform with greater confidence.

He also stressed that players must understand why they have been picked and trust the team’s decision to back them.

The former India all-rounder also named some of the players he believes can make a difference for Delhi Capitals, highlighting KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi and Ashutosh Sharma.

Yuvraj added that the team would focus on finding the right combination, with an emphasis on batting depth, bowling quality and fielding.

“We have good batting resources, but we need to work on the right team combination and make the side stronger and more versatile, with deeper batting, quality bowling, and good fielding,” he said.

Yuvraj Singh Recalls Sourav Ganguly’s Offer

Yuvraj also revealed that he did not think twice before accepting Ganguly’s offer to join the Delhi Capitals coaching staff. The two share a long association from their playing days with the Indian team.

“‘Would you be my assistant?’ And I was like, ‘I’ve been your assistant for the last 25 years, so I’ll probably be doing the same job!’ I was very happy to do it,” Yuvraj recalled.

The former India all-rounder said he had spent the last three to four years preparing himself for a coaching role. While he has worked with individual players, being part of an entire team set-up will be a new experience.

“I’ve been building myself up over the last three to four years for this opportunity. I have worked with players individually, but being part of the entire team environment will be a different experience.”

Yuvraj Credits Ganguly For Building Team Spirit

Yuvraj also spoke about the influence Ganguly had on him during his early years in international cricket. He credited the former India captain with bringing players together and helping them believe they could compete with the best teams in the world.

“The best thing I learnt from Dada was how to create a good team environment. When he was captain and I made my debut, he kept us together,” Yuvraj said.

“He made us believe that we could become a great team and win tournaments outside India. He has always been like a big brother to me, whether it was helping me understand selection, mentoring me, or showing me what it takes to become a good international cricketer,” he added.

With Ganguly leading the coaching set-up and Yuvraj working closely with the players, Delhi Capitals will hope to turn their potential into consistent performances and make a stronger push for their maiden IPL title.