The Delhi Capitals have finalized their support staff for the next two IPL seasons, bringing in former India players Venugopal Rao as Director of Cricket and Hemang Badani as Head Coach. This reshuffle comes as Delhi prepares for a new era, stepping away from big-name coaching personnel like Ricky Ponting. With a strong partnership forged over years of playing together for MRF in the Chennai league, the duo aims to rejuvenate the franchise, which has been a consistent performer in the IPL.
The changes in the coaching setup also reflect the team’s vision for a more player-focused strategy, including the rising influence of the player market and the potential impact of the new Right to Match (RTM) rule. Notably, big names are considering testing the waters in the IPL auction, anticipating larger paydays due to competitive bidding driven by this rule.
Adding to the intrigue, Delhi Capitals’ co-owners GMR Group and JSW Group have strategically placed Venugopal and Badani in charge, given their involvement with the franchise’s subsidiaries like Dubai Capitals in ILT20 and Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket. This interconnected approach could see the Capitals benefit from the experience of managing teams across different leagues.
Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s future with the Delhi Capitals remains a key topic, with the franchise awaiting confirmation of his commitment. The player retention deadline looms large, but the team expects Pant to stay on board after his ongoing Test assignments.
The much-anticipated IPL auction venue has also sparked excitement, with Singapore, Vienna, and even a Saudi city being considered for the event, which is expected to take place by the end of November.
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