Munaf Patel Takes Charge as Delhi Capitals' Bowling Coach

Former Indian cricketer Munaf Patel has been appointed as the bowling coach for Delhi Capitals, marking his first high-profile coaching role. He will work alongside Hemang Badani and Venugopal Rao, replacing James Hopes. Munaf will help steer the team through the upcoming IPL season.

Former India pacer Munaf Patel has been appointed as the new bowling coach for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Stepping into a high-profile coaching role for the first time, the 41-year-old will collaborate with head coach Hemang Badani and the director of cricket, Venugopal Rao. Munaf succeeds James Hopes, who departed with head coach Ricky Ponting after IPL 2024.

Munaf, a seasoned cricketer with a career spanning 86 international matches and 125 wickets, was part of India's World Cup-winning squad in 2011. The Delhi Capitals have also retained four key players for the season and have a budget of Rs 73 crore for the mega auction in Jeddah.

(With inputs from agencies.)