Delhi Capitals appoint Amit Mishra as spin-bowling coach for IPL 2027
Amit Mishra returns to Delhi Capitals as spin-bowling coach, bringing his experience as the franchise's all-time leading IPL wicket-taker.
Delhi Capitals announced the appointment of Amit Mishra as their spin-bowling coach for the 2027 IPL season on Wednesday. The 43-year-old played 99 matches for the franchise across two stints between 2008 and 2010 and 2015 and 2021, taking 106 wickets at an average of 23.69. He remains the franchise's leading wicket-taker in IPL history.
Mishra joins head coach Sourav Ganguly, assistant and batting coach Yuvraj Singh, and fast-bowling coach Chaminda Vaas in the coaching staff. He retired from all forms of cricket in September 2025 and will work with the franchise's young spinners ahead of the December auction.
The leg-spinner represented India in 68 matches across formats, claiming 156 wickets including three five-wicket hauls. He was part of India's 2013 Champions Trophy-winning squad.
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