Hemang Badani and Venugopal Rao Join Delhi Capitals Coaching Staff
Former Indian cricketers Hemang Badani and Venugopal Rao have been appointed as the head coach and director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The announcement was made by the franchise, co-owned by JSW-GMR, as they prepare for the upcoming IPL mega auction.
New Roles for Badani and Rao
Kiran Kumar Grandhi, Chairman and Co-owner of Delhi Capitals, expressed excitement about the new appointments, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Hemang and Venu to Delhi Capitals. Both have been an integral part of our team for a long time, and we are excited to have them on board in a different role.”
Badani, who has a rich coaching background, said, “It is my absolute honour to be joining Delhi Capitals, and I am deeply grateful to our owners for trusting me with the job.”
Experience and Achievements
Venugopal Rao, who played 16 ODIs for India, was part of the 2009 IPL-winning squad with Deccan Chargers and has experience with the Delhi Daredevils. Badani, with his impressive coaching profile, has worked with Sunrisers Hyderabad and led the Jaffna Kings to two Lankan Premier League titles.
Delhi Capitals’ Aspirations
DC CEO Sunil Gupta welcomed the new coaching staff, emphasizing their familiarity with the team’s philosophy. The team aims to leverage their expertise to achieve success in the new IPL cycle, following a season where they narrowly missed the playoffs.
Doubts Revealed
Hemang Badani -: Hemang Badani is a former Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team. He is now involved in coaching and has experience in various cricket leagues.
Venugopal Rao -: Venugopal Rao is another former Indian cricketer who has played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has also worked as a mentor for cricket teams.
Delhi Capitals -: Delhi Capitals is a team that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is a popular cricket tournament in India. The team is based in Delhi and is co-owned by companies JSW and GMR.
IPL -: IPL stands for Indian Premier League, which is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. It is one of the most popular and competitive cricket leagues in the world.
JSW-GMR -: JSW and GMR are two companies in India. They co-own the Delhi Capitals team in the IPL. JSW is involved in steel, energy, and infrastructure, while GMR is known for infrastructure projects like airports.
Mega auction -: A mega auction in the IPL is an event where teams can buy new players for their squads. It happens before the IPL season starts and allows teams to build a strong team by bidding for players.