Sourav Ganguly receives ombudsman clearance for Delhi Capitals role

Sourav Ganguly has received clearance from the BCCI ombudsman to serve as Delhi Capitals head coach while continuing as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal. Ganguly made the announcement outside the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata after the India versus Uruguay football friendly.

Ganguly previously worked with Delhi Capitals as an advisor in 2019 and as director of cricket from 2023 to 2025. He will take charge ahead of the 2027 IPL season. He is also head coach of Pretoria Capitals in the SA20, where he led the team to the final in 2026.

The JSW group currently oversees Delhi Capitals' cricketing operations through 2029 following the end of GMR's two-year cycle. Ganguly will also coach the Delhi Capitals women's team in the WPL.