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Vaas, Mishra to take up bowling coaching roles at Delhi Capitals

Sri Lankan cricket legend Chaminda Vaas and Indian spinner Amit Mishra are set to join the Delhi Capitals as bowling coaches ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

LSN Sri Lanka · 14 September 2026

Vaas, Mishra to take up bowling coaching roles at Delhi Capitals

Chaminda Vaas, the former Sri Lankan fast bowler widely regarded as one of the greatest pace bowlers in cricket history, is poised to take on a coaching role with the Delhi Capitals franchise. The move marks a significant development in the team's technical setup as they prepare for the next phase of the IPL.

Vaas will be joined by Amit Mishra, an accomplished Indian spinner with extensive IPL experience, in strengthening the franchise's bowling department. Mishra's appointment reflects Delhi Capitals' commitment to building a world-class coaching staff capable of developing and mentoring both pace and spin bowlers.

The additions to the coaching staff come as franchises across the IPL continue to invest in specialist expertise ahead of the tournament. With Vaas' extensive experience in international cricket and Mishra's intimate knowledge of domestic conditions and the IPL format, the partnership is expected to enhance Delhi Capitals' bowling performance.

Vaas, who represented Sri Lanka across all formats during his playing career, brings invaluable experience from his time as a successful bowler at the international level. His appointment underscores the growing trend of IPL franchises recruiting world-class former players to bolster their support staff and coaching infrastructure.