The Delhi Capitals franchise has recently turned down Sourav Ganguly’s proposal to become the team’s head coach for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This decision comes shortly after the team parted ways with veteran Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who had served as the head coach for seven years.
With the IPL 2025 mega auction on the horizon, Delhi Capitals are in search of a new head coach who can bring an aggressive and dynamic approach to the team, much like Gautam Gambhir did for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Gambhir’s mentorship helped KKR secure the IPL title after a decade-long wait. Recently appointed as the head coach of India’s men’s senior cricket team, Gambhir has stepped down from his role at KKR.
In a recent interview with Bengali daily Aajkaal, Ganguly expressed his interest in taking on the head coach role for the first time in his career. However, his proposal was dismissed by the Delhi Capitals management. Ganguly currently holds the position of Director of Cricket for Delhi Capitals, while also managing the sister franchises Pretoria Capitals in SA20 and Dubai Capitals in ILT20.
“Why not me? Let’s see if I can do it or not. We need to bring in new players. I wanted to recruit England’s rising star, Jamie Smith, for DC’s SA20 team (Pretoria Capitals). He was even ready to join, but England will be busy with their India tour during that time,” Ganguly remarked.
Delhi Capitals on the hunt for an aggressive leader like Gautam Gambhir: Sources
A source from News18 disclosed that the Delhi Capitals management is seeking a head coach who can adopt an aggressive coaching style and closely monitor players at both domestic and international levels.
Reports suggest that Delhi Capitals’ main reason for rejecting Ganguly’s proposal is their desire for stability and continuity within the team as they prepare for the IPL 2025 mega auction.
“Ganguly already has many responsibilities as the Director of Cricket, planning various aspects for the franchise. The team requires a very hands-on coach who follows the cricket circuit diligently, much like Gautam Gambhir. His success as a mentor stems from his detailed tracking of players, both internationally and domestically. The management doesn’t want a temporary solution for the head coach position, especially with the new cycle starting after the mega auction,” the source revealed.
