Former India cricketer Hemang Badani has been named the head coach of the Delhi Capitals ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season. Badani has replaced former Australia captain Ricky Ponting as the Capitals’ top coach.
Speaking on the occasion, Hemang Badani said, “It’s my absolute honour to be joining Delhi Capitals , and I’m deeply grateful to our owners for trusting me with the job. With the mega auction around the corner, my job, in collaboration with the rest of our coaching staff, is cut out. I can’t wait to get started.”
Meanwhile, Venugopal Rao has been named the Director of Cricket for Delhi Capitals ‘ men’s team ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Rao had been the mentor of Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 and later served as their Director of Cricket.
“My association with the franchise has been a long-standing one, and I am thankful for the trust our owners have placed in me by offering me this role,” said Rao. “I look forward to this new challenge ahead of a new IPL cycle”
