Delhi Capitals Appoint Hemang Badani as Head Coach, Venugopal Rao Steps In as Director of Cricket for IPL 2025

In a significant leadership change, Delhi Capitals have named former Indian cricketer Hemang Badani as head coach, stepping in after Ricky Ponting’s departure to join Punjab Kings following a seven-year tenure. Venugopal Rao, Hemang Badani close coaching colleague and former teammate, has also joined as the franchise’s director of cricket. This recruitment marks a key…


Delhi Capitals Appoint Hemang Badani as Head Coach, Venugopal Rao Steps In as Director of Cricket for IPL 2025

In a significant leadership change, Delhi Capitals have named former Indian cricketer Hemang Badani as head coach, stepping in after Ricky Ponting’s departure to join Punjab Kings following a seven-year tenure. Venugopal Rao, Hemang Badani close coaching colleague and former teammate, has also joined as the franchise’s director of cricket.

This recruitment marks a key milestone as Delhi Capitals solidify their support staff ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Badani and Rao, both experienced with the franchise’s affiliates in Dubai Capitals (ILT20) and Seattle Orcas (MLC), have earned complete authority to select their coaching staff, as reported by Cricbuzz. The franchises are co-owned by GMR Group’s Kiran Kumar Grandhi, who also co-owns Delhi Capitals.


IPL 2025 Auction Likely Headed to Riyadh in Late November, Says Report


Looking ahead to the IPL 2025 season, Delhi Capitals are reportedly set to retain key players like Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. The mega auction is expected to take place internationally, with Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, currently under consideration as a potential venue.