The 47-year-old Badani, who represented India in four Tests and 40 ODIs, brings an impressive coaching background across various leagues

Venugopal Rao, who played 16 ODIs for India, was part of the 2009 IPL-winning squad with Deccan Chargers and played three seasons of the IPL with Delhi Daredevils (2011-13). He has also been part of the Dubai Capitals family,

Hemang Badani will succeed Ricky Ponting, who stepped down from the role of Delhi Capitals head coach at the end of IPL 2024.

Rishabh Pant will not lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 as the team feels he performs better without captaincy pressures. India allrounder Axar Pate

Delhi Capitals is expected to make many changes to its team in IPL 2025. They will most likely release young opener Prithvi Shaw. Despite showing promise in the past, Shaw's inconsistency might lead to his departure from the team.

Delhi Capitals appoint Hemang Badani as head coach for IPL 2025, choosing him over Sourav Ganguly, who will continue as Director of Cricket. Find out more about this leadership change.

Hemang Badani, who represented India in 4 Tests and 40 ODIs, brings with him an impressive coaching profile across leagues.

Sourav Ganguly has worked with JSW Sports in the past. He joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor, and later also worked as Director of Cricket for DC.

Delhi Capitals announced new coaching staff ahead of IPL 2025 with Hemang Badani as head coach and Venugopal Rao as director of cricket.

The Delhi Capitals have announced major operational changes ahead of the IPL 2025 auction on Thursday, October 17. GMR and JSW groups will be alternating the operations of Delhi Capitals men and women's team after a 2-year cycle.

Rishabh Pant is set to step down as captain of Delhi Capitals to focus on his batting, potentially making way for Axar Patel. The franchise, which has tried multiple captains, is yet to win an IPL title.