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IPL 2027: Amit Mishra Joins Delhi Capitals as Spin Coach
IPL’s hat-trick king Amit Mishra returns to Delhi Capitals as spin-bowling coach for IPL 2027, his first coaching role. Why his return matters after Kuldeep Yadav’s exit.
Key Highlights
- New role: Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra is Delhi Capitals’ spin-bowling coach for IPL 2027.
- Back where it began: Mishra started his IPL career with Delhi in 2008, and now starts his coaching career there too.
- Record holder: He has the most hat-tricks in IPL history, with three (2008, 2011, 2013).
- Big task: DC traded away Kuldeep Yadav and brought in leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari.
- New-look staff: Sourav Ganguly is head coach, with Chaminda Vaas and Yuvraj Singh also involved.
Delhi Capitals have turned to a familiar face to guide their spinners. Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has been appointed spin-bowling coach ahead of the 2027 IPL season, marking his first coaching role in the league. For Mishra, it is a return to the franchise where his IPL journey began in 2008.
‘Dilli Is My Heartbeat’
In a video shared on the franchise’s social media handles, Mishra said, “I don’t know about legends, but I did really decent in IPL. Dilli dilwallon ki hai (Delhi is of the people with a large heart). When the first season of IPL was held, I was a part of DC. Today, when I am starting my coaching career, it’s also with the DC team, and so, I am very happy.”
He added, “A tiger is the one who never leaves his prey. Dilli is my heartbeat. We will try to give the happiness to the Dilli fans, which they have been waiting for these many years.”
