Sourav Ganguly announced DC's head coach for IPL 2027 | PC- AFPOn Tuesday, Sourav Ganguly was officially announced as the head coach of the Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027. The former Indian captain, who has been associated with the franchise for years now, will succeed the ongoing Hemang Badani, who served as the head for two seasons. As soon as the Ganguly-DC news surfaced, reports of a conflict of interest began making waves in the media, as the legendary figure is also the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB)’s sitting President. DC head coach Sourav Ganguly denies conflict of interest claimsHowever, to deny the rumours, DC head coach Sourav Ganguly said he had taken permission from BCCI ombudsman Justice Arun Mishra before accepting the lucrative IPL offer. “I’ve got the order of ombudsman," Sourav Ganguly told reporters, as quoted by News18. Notably, it is not the first time that the former Indian captain had served dual jobs in the Indian cricketing system. He joined the Delhi franchise as an advisor in 2019 before becoming the Director of Cricket for both men's and women's teams. ALSO READHardik Pandya’s Trade Deal: CSK, KKR, LSG, DC All Teams Unwilling- ReportDuring his previous stint with DC, it clashed with his first stint as CAB President (2015–2019). “I wouldn’t say an exception be made to the rule (but) the rule has to be practical," Ganguly added.“I am looking forward to take on the role of Head Coach in the IPL. Delhi Capitals is a franchise very close to my heart, and one that I have shared a strong relationship with over the years," Ganguly said in a press-release by DC.DC's IPL 2027 preps began even before before Sourav Ganguly joinedThe DC management, which will be headed by Parth Jindal's JSW, has already started to call the shots after the team finished in the bottom half of the IPL 2026 Points Table. Soon after last season's conclusion, the Delhi franchise traded Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow for its former captain Rishabh Pant. Additionally, there are speculations ongoing about Yuvraj Singh joining the Capitals for his maiden stint as an IPL coach. With the whole backroom staff rejigging, it would be interesting to see whether they will continue with the current captain, Axar Patel. ALSO READGautam Gambhir Pens Emotional Note For Ajit Agarkar After BCCI Chief Selector Exit
