Vijay Dahiya returns as Delhi head coach

Former India wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya was appointed head coach of the Delhi senior men’s team for the 2026-27 domestic season on Friday. The 53-year-old replaces Sarandeep Singh and will be assisted by bowling coaches Parvinder Awana and Sanjeev Sharma. Kshitiz Sharma and Kuldeep Rawat were named assistant coaches.

Dahiya previously coached Delhi to their last Ranji Trophy title in 2007-08. Rajkumar Sharma, who mentored Virat Kohli as a junior, has been appointed state mentor. The selection committee will be headed by K.P. Bhaskar.

Delhi begin their Ranji Trophy campaign against Bengal on October 11 in Kalyani.